Drama hit Old Mill Road, Plumstead, just after 3.30 pm on Thursday, February 12, when police rushed to reports of a knife fight.
16-Year-Old in Custody Over Offensive Weapon
Officers quickly swooped on the scene and arrested a 16-year-old boy suspected of carrying an offensive weapon in public. Thankfully, no one was hurt during the tense incident.
Police Appeal for Witnesses
“On Thursday, 12 February at 15:35hrs police were called to reports of a fight involving a knife on Old Mill Road, Plumstead. Officers attended the scene and arrested a 16-year-old boy on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon in a public place. He remains in custody. No injuries were reported.” – Metropolitan Police Spokesperson
Police are urging anyone with information to call 101, quoting reference CAD 4777/12Feb.
