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Police confirmed on Sunday they have charged a 28-year-old to court in connection with a report of a man in possession of a knife in the Main Street area of the town on March 16.

The man has been charged with criminal damage and possessing an article with a blade or point in a public place.

He is due to appear before Magherafelt Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, April 10.

Part of Maghera town centre was sealed off on Saturday morning. Picture: Google

A PSNI spokesperson said: “As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service".

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Maghera Main Street was closed to traffic and pedestrians for a while on Saturday while police officers searched for a man, reported to have been carrying a knife and with blood on his face.

Police said on Saturday: “We thank the public and local businesses owners for their patience while officers carried out enquiries in relation to this report.”

Maghera: PSNI charge man to court after report of knife incident