A person has been arrested after a 25-inch machete was seized during a police search.

It comes after a search warrant was put together by Erith Police through public information. 

The suspect has been charged and awaits sentencing.

Erith Police were assisted by Slade Green and North Heath Police following the search.

Slade Green and North End Police (@MPSNorthEndRY) tweeted: “This 25inch machete was seized by @MPSErith during a search warrant this week.

“Assisted by our team and @MPSNorthHeath suspect has been arrested and charged and awaits sentencing.

“The warrant was put together from information from the public.”

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