Police were called to Haydon's Road in Collier's Wood yesterday after reports that a woman with a kitchen knife was threatening people in the street.
Merton Police said the woman, in her 40s, tried to hide the knife (pictured) prior to the arrival of officers.
She was arrested for possession of a bladed article and was due to appear at Wimbledon Magistrates' court.
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