Drugs and Weapon Seized Following Foot Chase in Guinness Trust Estate N16

Drugs and Weapon Seized Following Foot Chase in Guinness Trust Estate N16

Officers from the Stamford Hill and Springfield Ward Teams arrested a male on suspicion of drug dealing and possession of an offensive weapon following proactive patrols in the Guinness Trust Estate N16 on the evening of Friday 23 October 2026.

PC Beaumont, PC Derodra and PC Lutsiv were carrying out patrols when they noticed a male dressed in black riding an e-bike through the estate. The male attracted officers' attention and was followed in a remote car park at the rear of the estate, where he was seen leaning into the open front passenger door of a parked vehicle.

As officers approached, the male immediately made off on foot. Following a short pursuit, he was detained nearby.

A search of the vehicle uncovered a quantity of white wraps containing suspected Class A drugs (cocaine) in the front passenger footwell, where officers had seen the male reaching into the vehicle. Further wraps were located beneath the passenger floor mat within a concealed compartment. Officers also recovered a large combat-style knife hidden beneath the front passenger seat and within easy reach.

The male was additionally found to be carrying a significant quantity of cash, believed to be linked to drug supply activity.

He was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply controlled drugs and possession of an offensive weapon. Further checks revealed that he was also wanted for failing to appear at Highbury Magistrates' Court, resulting in a further arrest for that matter.

This arrest demonstrates the continued proactive work of local neighbourhood officers in disrupting criminality, removing dangerous weapons from the streets and making our communities safer.

Neighbourhood policing works best when communities work with us. If you have information about crime or antisocial behaviour in your area, please speak to your local officers or report information via 101, online, or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.