A large machete discovered in a bush in Erith has been seized by police, preventing it from potentially being used in criminal activity.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed that officers responded to a report regarding the weapon on February 10. A photograph shared by police shows a long-bladed knife with a black and orange grip, alongside a black fabric sheath.
Machete Seized in Effort to Keep Streets Safer
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said:
**“Officers from MPS Erith and MPS North Heath recovered this large machete-style knife after a call was made to police stating it had been found in a bush in Erith.
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