Whitton Avenue West in Sudbury Hill was blocked in both directions at the junction with Vernon Rise this afternoon following reports of two men in possession of a machete.
A spokesperson for Met Police said, “Officers received multiple reports of two men in possession of a machete in Sudbury Hill earlier today (Tuesday, 3 December).
“The men were seen near Sudbury Hill train station on Greenford Road at 15:18hrs.
“Officers including armed response officers were deployed to the area and assisted by NPAS. Two men were arrested at 15:33hrs on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon. They remain in custody.
“Officers remain in the area and have recovered a machete.”
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