Another terrifying deadly weapon has been taken off the streets of Hounslow.

A picture has been released of a large knife that was seized by police in Mogden Lane in Isleworth.

The weapon which could cause some serious harm appears to have a blade more than 20cm in length.

The knife that has been taken off the streets

Police were called to Tesco, in Mogden Lane, at around 1pm on Tuesday (March 27) to reports of an assault on a member of staff.

An 18-year-old male was detained by security.

Police arrived and a search of his rucksack uncovered cannabis and a knife.

A message was posted on the Hounslow Police Twitter page on Wednesday (March 28) morning in relation to the incident.

It read: "Officers from Response Team B took another weapon of the streets yesterday.

"Suspect was arrested and has been charged. We are back on duty this morning ready to find more!"

*Japheth Spence, 18, from Brentford, has been charged with possession of cannabis, common assault and possession of a pointed/bladed article. He has been bailed to appear at Uxbridge Magistrates' Court on April 11.

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