At approximately 4:50pm on Monday, December 23, a man was arrested in Wood Street, E17 on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon and Class A drugs.
The individual remains in police custody as officers conduct further investigations into the circumstances surrounding the arrest.
Authorities have not yet disclosed details about the type of weapon or the nature of the substances involved.
Appeal for Information
Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the police on 101, quoting the date and location of the arrest. Alternatively, information can be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.