An arrest has been made following a police pursuit of a “stolen car” through Shooters Hill.
Officers were alerted of a stolen vehicle and attempted to stop the car near Shooters Hill Road at 11.15am yesterday (December 29).
The chase ended with the arrest of a 30-year-old man, who was detained on suspicion of traffic offences and possession of an offensive weapon.
The incident caused the closure of the A207 Shooters Hill Road in both directions, creating heavy traffic congestion.
The closure affected the stretch between the Sun in the Sands roundabout (A102 Blackwall Tunnel Approach) and Old Dover Road (B211).
Bus routes 89, 178, and 386 were diverted, and drivers were advised to use alternative routes.
The road is now reopen.
A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “On Sunday, 29 December at 11:15hrs police were made aware that a car had been stolen.
“Officers located the vehicle and attempted to stop the car near Shooters Hill Road, SE18.
“A 30-year-old man was arrested for possession of an offensive weapon and for traffic offences.
“Enquiries into the circumstances are on-going.”