A 13-year-old boy who brought a folding pocket knife into school in Erith has been sentenced.

The child pleaded guilty to possessing an offensive weapon on Erith School premises at Bexley Youth Court on Friday (May 29).

He has been referred to the Bexley youth offenders panel for the next six months.

He must attend all meetings with them, and his mum must also attend.

Also on Friday, a 15-year-old boy pleaded guilty to possessing an offensive weapon, after taking a knife into Oakwood School, Bexleyheath.

He will return on bail to Bexley Youth Court on June 19 for sentencing.

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