A 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon after a machete was found during a stop-and-search near London Bridge Station.

Police Patrol Leads to Arrest

Officers were patrolling the area around the busy station at 4:05 PM on February 4 when a group of teenagers reportedly ran off upon seeing them.

One of the boys was apprehended by police, who conducted a stop-and-search that resulted in the discovery of a large machete.

The suspect was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and taken into custody. He has since been released on bail pending further investigation.

Police Statement

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said:

“A 14-year-old boy was arrested by officers following a proactive stop-and-search that found he had a machete.

“Officers were patrolling the area around London Bridge Station at 16:06hrs on Tuesday, 4 February, when a group of teenage boys made off from police.

“Officers apprehended one teenager and carried out a search, resulting in the discovery of the weapon. He has been bailed pending further enquiries.”

Knife Crime Concerns

This incident highlights the ongoing issue of knife crime in London, with authorities continuing to crack down on individuals carrying dangerous weapons in public spaces.

Public Safety Measures

Police are urging anyone with information about knife crime to report it by:

• Calling 101
• Messaging @MetCC on X (formerly Twitter)
• Contacting Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111

Authorities have reiterated their commitment to tackling knife crime and ensuring public safety in London.