Balaclava-clad biker tackled by cops over ‘sock n rock’ weapon and lock knife

Masked Cyclist Sparks Police Chase

A man riding his bike down Bexleyheath Broadway in a balaclava refused to stop for officers, sparking a dramatic takedown by police.

Weapons Found on Suspect

After being wrestled to the ground, he was arrested on suspicion of possessing two offensive weapons: a sock stuffed with large rocks and a small black lock knife.

Police Act on Knife Crime Intel

“On July 11 at around 4.30pm, a male was cycling along Bexleyheath Broadway wearing a balaclava,” a Bexley Police spokesperson said. “Officers wanted to stop the male because recent intelligence described suspects for knife crime in the area wearing balaclavas covering their faces. He refused to stop and attempted to flee.”

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