Police were called to a Catford street after a man was reported to be "pacing" with an axe and a knife.
The incident happened in Doggett Road on Monday evening (September 17).
The man went into a nearby house before the police contained the area.
He later surrendered to officers who arrested him for affray.
Officers recovered an axe and other bladed weapons.
A police spokesman added he is currently being detained at the station while they wait for a medical assessment.
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