This astonishing sequence of photos shows the moment a police officer chases down a knife-wielding suspect in a late-night pursuit.
The drama unfolded in the early hours of this morning in Kingston, south-west London.
An officer launched the chase after suspecting an 18-year-old of carrying a knife in Old London Road at about 3.40am.
Members of Kingston Police tweeted: "Top work overnight in #Kingston as officers from our team chased & arrested a man on suspicion of carrying a #knife!"
They also posted a picture of the terrifying weapon, complete with a blade measuring almost 10 inches, which the officer seized during the chase.
A Metropolitan Police spokeswoman said a suspect remained in custody today after being held on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon.
