A man has been arrested after police discovered a 30-inch machete concealed in his waistband during a stop and search carried out in a taxi near Kidbrooke on April 10.
The suspect, who is already known to police for previous knife-related offences, was stopped by officers from the Met’s Uniformed Proactive Team 2, who recognised him as a repeat knife carrier.
The seizure of the machete has been praised by residents and local safety groups as another example of targeted policing efforts that aim to reduce serious violence and protect communities.
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Anyone with information about knife crime is urged to contact police on 101 or anonymously through Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
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