A 15-year-old boy has been arrested and charged after a knifepoint robbery in Seven Kings, Redbridge, police have confirmed.
Officers responded swiftly to reports of a robbery involving a young boy and successfully located a suspect aboard a bus in the area. Upon arrest, officers recovered a hunting knife and retrieved the victim’s stolen phone.
Police continue their proactive work in tackling knife crime across Redbridge, but are calling on the community to play an active role in supporting prevention efforts.