A 14-year-old boy was detained by police near London Bridge station after officers discovered a machete during a routine stop and search on February 4. The incident occurred around 4:05 PM when a group of teenagers fled from police. Officers apprehended one boy, who was found in possession of the offensive weapon. He was subsequently arrested and taken into custody but later released on bail as inquiries continue. The Metropolitan Police emphasized the proactive nature of their patrol in the area.
A 14-year-old boy was arrested after police found a machete during a proactive stop and search near London Bridge station on February 4.
Officers conducted the stop and search following the report of a group of teenagers running off, leading to the discovery of the weapon.
The teenager was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and has since been released on bail for further investigation.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson confirmed that the teenager was apprehended as part of a routine police patrol in the busy area.
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