A MOTORIST stopped by police during a vehicle check was found to be carrying this machete.

Officers PC Frampton and PC Beard pulled the driver over in Highbridge on Tuesday evening (August 30).

The weapon was discovered in the man's waistband.

He was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon.

He has since been charged.

A spokesperson for Sedgemoor and Hinkley Point Neighbouring Policing Team said: "PC Frampton and PC Beard carried out a stop check of a vehicle yesterday (Tuesday) evening in Highbridge.

"Whilst carrying out the vehicle check they searched a male passenger and located a machete in the persons waistband.

"The male was arrested for possession of an offensive weapon and has been charged with the offence."

"This was a great result which came from the back of our high-visibility patrols.""