A MAN has been charged with illegal possession of a knife outside Johnstone Town Hall.

Officers stopped and searched the 21-year-old suspect next to the landmark at around 8.35pm on Thursday.

A knife was allegedly recovered from the man’s bag and he was taken into custody.

A police spokesperson said the suspect was due to appear at Paisley Sheriff Court today.

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