The Metropolitan Police was alerted to reports of a man with a knife on South Street at 12.34hrs today (December 11).
Officers were dispatched to the scene, where they located a 58-year-old man.
He was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and remains in custody at this stage.
Enquiries are ongoing.
A Met spokesperson said: “Police were called at 12:34hrs on Thursday 11 December to reports of a man with a knife on South Street, Romford.
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“Officers attended and subsequently arrested a 58 year-old-man for possession of an offensive weapon. He remains in police custody.”
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD3016/11DEC.
Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
