Two arrested after weapons incident in Carshalton
A 21-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy were detained following reports of violence on Mill Lane.
Incident → evidence → outcomePolice arrested two individuals in Carshalton on October 19 following reports of violence. Officers were called to Mill Lane shortly before 3:55pm to reports of a disturbance involving teenagers and men. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that a 21-year-old man was treated for injuries and subsequently arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon. He was taken to hospital for treatment of injuries that were not deemed life-threatening or life-changing, according to MyLondon.
A 15-year-old boy was also arrested in connection with the incident. He faces charges on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon and affray. Both the man and the boy remain in police custody, with investigators appealing for witnesses to come forward. Anyone with information is asked to contact police by calling 101 and quoting reference CAD 4431/19Oct.
Paramedics attended Manor Road
London Ambulance Service (LAS) resources, including a Hazardous Area Response Team (HART), were deployed to the scene. Paramedics were called to Manor Road in Wallington minutes after the initial police response to Mill Lane, as part of the same incident. A spokesperson for LAS stated that they treated a patient at the scene before taking them to a local hospital.
Questions this report answers
01What happened in Carshalton on October 19?
Police responded to reports of violence involving a group with weapons on Mill Lane. Two people, a 21-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy, were arrested. The man was treated for injuries and arrested on suspicion of carrying a weapon, while the boy was arrested for the same offence and affray.
02Were there any injuries reported?
Yes, a 21-year-old man was treated for injuries at the scene. Paramedics took him to a local hospital. His injuries were not considered life-threatening or life-changing, according to MyLondon.
03What is the current status of the arrested individuals?
Both the 21-year-old man and the 15-year-old boy remain in police custody. Investigations are ongoing, and police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward with information.
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