Man charged with possession of 20 knives

A man has been charged with possessing 20 knives after the car he was travelling in was stopped by officers in Southwark.

On Thursday officers conducting proactive patrols in Coldharbour Lane stopped a car containing three men. All three made off on foot, but were arrested nearby.

A discarded bag was found, within which were 20 knives, including several zombie knives.

Two of the men were later released without further action.

Denique Iswom Newell, 18, of Mercator Road, Lewisham was charged on Friday with 20 counts of possession of a knife. He was due to appear in custody at Croydon Magistrates’ Court on Saturday.