Deadly Blades Hidden In South London Bush

Two sixteen year-old boys have been arrested after these ferocious-looking knives were hidden in a bush near a south London block of flats.

Officers from Lambeth recovered the blades, which are 11 and 12 inches long, following a tip off by a member of the public. 



Police were called on Tuesday, February 24 at approximately 9.30am by a member of the public who observed two males hiding the knives in Bentons Lane, West Norwood.



Officers attended and recovered the knives and stayed at the location to see if the suspects would return



Two youths were seen by officers to return to where the knives were hidden.



When the officers approached them they both made off.



Following a short foot chase, during which one of the officers sustained a broken arm, the two youths were detained and subsequently arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon.



The two males were bailed pending further enquiries.

Superintendent Neil Paton, the lead for Operations at Lambeth, said: "We have managed to take two dangerous weapons off the streets thanks to a call by a concerned member of the public. 



“We would encourage communities across London to make contact with police if they have any information that could help us to tackle or target those who are using, storing or carrying weapons in their neighbourhoods.”