A WESTBURY woman was arrested after being found in possession of a knife while at Chippenham magistrates' court.

The 53 year old, who was accompanying a man facing a charge of possessing a bladed weapon, was arrested after being found with two knifes at around 9.30am on Thursday.

Security guards at the building in Pewsham Way discovered the knives on the woman following a search and called in police.

The woman was arrested and taken into custody but later let off with a caution.

The courts have screening measures for anyone entering the building, including a walk-through metal detector.