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Sword man arrested


A MAN has been arrested following a disturbance at an Erith tower block this morning.

Six police cars and a team of paramedics raced to Orchard House in Northend Road, just before 10 am and found a man, armed with a sword, trying to self-harm.

Bexley police say a 23-year-old man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of affray and he is currently in custody at Bexleyheath police station.


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