A man has been arrested after being caught carrying a knife in Croydon.

Police arrested the man at about 12.40pm on High Street, for possession of an offensive weapon.

One witness to the arrest tweeted: "A man has just been arrested on Croydon High Street carrying a knife as long as my arm."

He is remains in police custody.

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