A BOY caught in possession of a knife has been charged by police after two people were threatened with a blade.

The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, will appear at Chelmsford Youth Court tomorrow.

Two men were threatened at knife point on Friday evening in two separate incidents in Clacton.

Both were able to escape unhurt but one had a black Fox bike stolen, as well as a bag which contained personal documents and money.

Police arrested a 16-year-old boy in connection with the incident at 12:30am the following day.