A TEENAGER has been charged with stealing two bicycles in the town centre and being in possession of a kitchen knife.

The sixteen-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons was charged with the following.

On August 22nd, 2020, stole a bicycle in the town centre.

On August 22nd, 2020, stole an bicycle in the town centre.

On August 22nd, 2020 at Harlow had with you, without good reason or lawful authority, in a public place West Gate an article which had a blade or was sharply pointed, namely Kitchen knife.

The accused pleads not guilty.

He has been bailed until August 10th, 2021 when a trial is set to take place.