POLICE searching a boy accused of stealing chocolate found he had cannabis and a small lock knife.

Officers were called at 3.45pm last Tuesday, following reports that a 16-year-old boy and girl, 17, had stolen chocolate from Poundland.

A spokesman for Wiltshire Police said: "The boy was also found to have some cannabis, a bottle opener and a small knife on him. He will be called in for interview soon."

The girl was given a police warning, the force spokesman said.