Officers have seized a selection of knives from Bromley and Lewisham just weeks into the New Year

Bromley and Lewisham officers have picked up three blades – one of which features a decorative handle – as they crack down on knife crime in the capital.

MORE TOP STORIES The ornate weapon was found last night (January 19) by a youth worker on an estate in Bromley, and was recovered by officers from the Safer Neighbourhoods Team.

Knife found by youth worker on an estate in SE20. Life saved?? #StopKnifeCrime Recovered by the wonderfull #SE20 SNT pic.twitter.com/hRgWX3bUrE

— PS Lance Chenery (@MPSBigginHill) January 19, 2016

Over the weekend Sydenham police discovered a large seven inch knife, most likely intended for use in the kitchen, but was in Highclere Street, Lower Sydenham.

Another knife off the streets of Sydenham - found in Highclere St SE26. #Keepin Sydenham safe #StopKnifeCrime pic.twitter.com/VUj5AiYdnJ

— PC Shaun Rodway (@MPSSydenhamSgt) January 17, 2016

Also on Sunday (January 17) Lewisham police arrested a man for a public order offence – using a knife.

PC Andrew has arrested a male for a Public order offence where a knife was used. Currently en route to Bromley custody.

— Lewisham Central SNT (@MPSLewishamCntl) January 17, 2016

And last week fellow police officers from Lewisham found another long kitchen knife, this time purple, during a weapons sweep in Viney Road, Lewisham.

PC Dobson, PC Cheeseman & I found this knife on Viney Road SE4 during a weapons sweep earlier today #stopknifecrime pic.twitter.com/Pl486L7AFY

— PC Gayle (@MPSCroftonPark) January 14, 2016