A man was arrested in Dartford after reports of someone carrying a knife.
A member of public reported seeing a suspect with the weapon at around 10am on Monday, in Overy Street.
Officers attended immediately and carried out a search, before finding a suspect on a nearby footbridge.
He was detained and searched and a knife was seized.
Konrad Stanoch, 42, of Oak Road, Erith was later charged with possession of a knife in a public place.
He was further charged in connection with previous offences in March and April, relating to allegations of theft, possession of amphetamine, two counts of criminal damage and shoplifting.
He is bailed to appear at Medway Magistrates’ Court on May 25.
