A man has been arrested in Croydon after police responded to reports of a person seen with a knife in broad daylight.
The Metropolitan Police were called to Whitestone Way at 1:42pm on Wednesday following reports of a man carrying a bladed weapon in the area.
Officers arrived swiftly and arrested a suspect within ten minutes of the initial call. He was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and has since been taken into custody, where he remains.
A spokesperson for the Met Police said:
“At 13:42hrs on Wednesday, 16 April, police were called to Whitestone Way, Croydon following reports of a man in possession of a knife. Officers attended and arrested a man within ten minutes. He remains in custody.”
There were no reported injuries and police have confirmed that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Enquiries into the incident are continuing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police on 101, quoting the incident time and location. Anonymous reports can be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
