MACHETE CHASE 18-Year-Old Charged After Machete Incident in Romford

ROMFORD — Live News uknip.co.uk/where/united-kingdom/england/romford Machete Chase Ends in Arrest Police officers in Romford gave...

Liam Cooper

Published: 2:19 am September 21, 2025

Updated: 4:01 am October 6, 2025

ROMFORD — Live News

uknip.co.uk/where/united-kingdom/england/romford Machete Chase Ends in Arrest

Police officers in Romford gave Chasechase to an 18-year-old man brandishing a machete on Thursday, September 18. The dramatic pursuit saw the suspect ditch the weapon in a garden before being caught moments later.

Quick-Thinking Cops Recover Weapon

Officers on patrol in england/romford-Towntown/”>Romford Town Centre spotted the man in Oldchurch Gardens around 1.55pm. When he tried to flee, they gave chase and witnessed him toss the machete into a nearby garden. The blade was promptly recovered, and the suspect was arrested for possession of an offensive weapon.

Court Appearances Set

The 18-year-old faced Barkingside Magistrates Court the next day, September 19. He is scheduled to appear at Snaresbrook Crown Court next month to face further charges.

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