Police have arrested a man following a fight in an alleyway off Rushey Green in Catford this morning.

Officers were called to reports of two men fighting at 9.30am, where they found one man, believed to be in his 30s, with a knife.

He was arrested on suspicion of carrying an offensive weapon.

The second man involved in the altercation was not at the scene when police arrived, and investigations are ongoing to locate him.

Currently, there have been no reports of injuries.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police by calling 101 or via Twitter @MetCC, quoting CAD 1869/22Nov.

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called at approximately 9.30am on Friday, 22 November to reports of two men fighting in an alleyway off Rushey Green, SE6.

“Officers attended the scene and one man, believed aged in his 30s, was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon after a knife was recovered.

“The other man was not at the location and enquiries are ongoing to locate him.

“No reports of any injuries at this time.

“Anyone with information that could assist police is asked to call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD 1869/22Nov.

“You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”