Police were called to a knife fight between two men in Carshalton but did not find any weapons when the pair were searched.
Officers were called at 10.44pm on Friday, November 22, following reports of two men fighting with knives on Muschamp Road.
Officers quickly attended the scene and detained the two individuals involved.
Despite the initial report, no knives were found on the males or in the surrounding area.
No arrests were made at the time.
A witness claimed on social media that they saw two men arguing loudly in the area, with one of them allegedly carrying a large knife.
A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called 22:44hrs on Friday, 22 November to reports of two males fighting with knives.
“Officers attended and detained the two males. No knives were found on them or the surrounding area.
“No arrests were made.”
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