A MAN has been arrested after a police chase in Lewisham High Street.

Lewisham town centre officers arrested a man as he was found with a knife “down his trousers.”

The man is in police custody awaiting interview.

Lewisham police (@MPSLewisham) tweeted: “@MPSLewishamTC arrested a male after a short foot chase on #Lewishamhighstreet

“This knife was found down his trousers.

“He is currently in police custody awaiting an interview.”

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