Man arrested with knives in CBD

22 Jun 2026 7:00am

A man has been arrested after he was found in possession of knives in the CBD last week.

At 8.30pm Friday 19 June patrols stopped a man on Leigh Street after he was seen riding a bicycle without a helmet.

When speaking with the rider police spotted a knife protruding from the man's bag strapped to his chest.

He was searched and a further knife located in the bag and one in the man's pocket.

The 30-year-old man from Elizabeth South was charged with three counts of carry offensive weapon.

He was bailed to attend the Adelaide Magistrates Court on 7 August.

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