Police in Lewisham are hunting a man who was arrested on suspicion of carrying a knife after he failed to show up for his court hearing.

Kafeel Etti was arrested on March 16 by Kent Police and was due to appear in court charged with the offence.

However, after Etti did not turn up for his hearing, officers have issued an appeal to the public to track him down.

Anyone who might have any information about Etti's whereabouts is urged to contact police on 101 or Tweet @MetCC.

Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.