An 18-year-old man has been arrested following a police response to reports of a group of men seen with knives in Amhurst Park, N16.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed that officers were called at approximately 4:50pm on Sunday, June 8, after receiving multiple reports of the group armed with blades in the residential area.
Police Response
Units from the Met Police, supported by British Transport Police, were deployed to the scene and engaged in a pursuit of the suspects.
One male, aged 18, was arrested on suspicion of:
No injuries were reported during the incident.
A Met Police spokesperson said:
“At around 4.50pm on Sunday, 8 June, officers were called to Amhurst Park, N16 to reports of a group of men with knives.
Officers attended to pursue the group, alongside officers from British Transport Police.
An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder, possession of an offensive weapon and theft of a motor vehicle.
There have been no injuries reported.
Enquiries continue.”
What’s Next?
Police enquiries are ongoing to identify further suspects and establish the full circumstances behind the reported group activity. The incident comes amid a recent rise in knife crime alerts across London, prompting calls for enhanced patrols and youth outreach initiatives.
Where It Happened
The incident took place in Amhurst Park, an area in North London bordering Stamford Hill and South Tottenham, home to a diverse residential community.
Public Assistance
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to call 101, quoting reference 08JUN25/AmhurstPark, or to contact Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111.
