An armed teenager has been arrested after a stop and search operation in Lewisham Station.

British Transport Police (BTP) say the 17-year-old boy was found with dangerous drugs wrapped around a combat knife just after 7.45pm on Monday (October 22) evening.

The teenager will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on November 5 after being charged with possession of an offensive weapon and possession of Class A drugs.

In a social media warning, BTP said those who carry weapons on public transport will be caught.