This video shows real Metropolitan Police body-worn video footage of a dramatic 20-minute pursuit through London that led to the arrest of a suspected robber carrying a knife. Earlier this year, officers investigating a linked series of violent robberies along Cycleway C10 in south east London identified the route as a key corridor being used by criminals. Victims reported moped-enabled robberies during commuter hours, with suspects targeting cyclists for high-value e-bikes, road bikes, mobile phones, watches and other personal belongings. As part of Operation Catchclaw, the Metropolitan Police initiative tackling mobile phone snatching, robbery and theft involving high-speed e-bikes across London, officers carried out proactive patrols in the area. During one patrol, an officer on a police BWV GS motorbike spotted suspects riding an e-bike and began a pursuit that continued for more than 20 minutes through the streets of south east London. The footage captures the chase unfolding in real time before two members of the public assist the officer in stopping the suspect. Moments later, the man is arrested and searched, where officers recover a lock knife concealed down his trousers. He is subsequently further arrested for possession of a bladed article. After more than 20 minutes on the run, the suspect's escape is ultimately brought to an end with the help of two members of the public. Spotting the officer in pursuit, they intervene to prevent the suspect from getting away, allowing police to make the arrest moments later. Their quick thinking helped the suspect into custody and highlights the important role the public can play in helping police tackle crime. He was later convicted at court for possession of a knife. This video highlights the dangers faced by officers tackling robbery, knife crime and organised criminality across the capital, while demonstrating the proactive work being carried out every day to make London safer. The arrest forms part of wider efforts by the Metropolitan Police to tackle robbery, mobile phone theft, knife crime and violence. More than 3,000 weapons were removed from London's streets last year, while knife-enabled crime fell by 17% between June 2025 and June 2026. Knife crime has devastating consequences for victims, families and communities. If you have information about crime, contact the Met Police on 101 or report information online. In an emergency, always call 999. On Scene brings viewers closer to real-world policing through the bodycams of Metropolitan Police officers in London. Experience real incidents as officers arrive, assess, and respond. Offering transparency and context, the series helps inform and educate the public about events that impact London's communities. Keywords: Met Police, Metropolitan Police, the Met, London Police, police chase, police pursuit, bodycam footage, police bodycam, police body worn video, real police footage, London crime, UK crime, knife crime, knife arrest, armed robber, robbery suspect, robbery arrest, moped robbery, moped crime, e-bike theft, bike theft London, cycle robbery, cyclist robbery, motorbike chase, motorcycle pursuit, London police chase, caught on camera, arrest caught on camera, public help police arrest, South London crime, South East London crime, Greenwich crime, Deptford crime, Southwark crime, Waterloo crime, Cycleway C10, phone snatching London, mobile phone theft, watch theft London, robbery crackdown, Operation Catchclaw, anti-robbery operation, crime crackdown London, knife crime London, knife crime UK, London robbery, violent robbery, police operation, criminal pursuit, Met Police bodycam, Metropolitan Police bodycam, police chase UK, British police, UK policing, real bodycam footage, London streets, motorcycle thief, stolen phones, stolen bikes, robbery gang, robbery investigation, London 2026, crime news London

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