A 14-year-old boy has been arrested after police found a large machete during a stop and search at London Bridge Station.

Stop and Search at Busy Station

Metropolitan Police officers were patrolling the area around London Bridge station just before 4:05 pm on February 4, when a group of teenagers suddenly ran away.

Officers managed to catch one of the boys and carried out a stop and search, uncovering a large machete in his possession.

Arrest and Investigation

The boy was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and taken into custody. He has since been released on bail while police continue their investigation.

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