On Wednesday, officers carried out a search after being given information by the public and found a large kitchen knife in a backpack. A 26-year-old man from Braintree was arrested and charged with being in possession of a knife in a public place. A spokesperson for Essex Police’s Braintree District team said: “Our officers will continue to be in our neighbourhoods, listening to the community, responding to concerns and keeping everyone safe. “if you see or hear something that doesn’t feel right or causes concern, please tell us. “You can also report things 100 per cent anonymously though independent charity Crimestoppers.”To report online, visit: Something you've seen or heard | Essex Police