Man Busted with Axe on The Mall After Armed Police Standoff
Armed Police Descend on The Mall
Vladyslav Dryhval, 46, was grabbed by armed police after a dramatic showdown on The Mall on 13 April. Private security spotted him first and challenged the suspect, sparking a swift police response.
Suspicious Axe Found
Images shared on social media captured officers surrounding Dryhval near the Institute of Contemporary Arts, adding to the drama of the arrest.
Man Admits Possessing Bladed Weapon
Dryhval, from Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, east London, pleaded guilty at Southwark Crown Court to carrying a bladed article – an axe.
