Man brandishing 'massive machete' station arrested

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder amid reports a suspect was seen wielding "a massive machete" at a railway station in south London. British Transport Police (BTP) and Metropolitan Police officers were called to Tulse Hill station during evening rush hour just after 18:30 GMT. In the course of the arrest a Taser was discharged, according to a BTP statement. The suspect has been taken into custody for questioning. One witness @Vikjas85 tweeted: "Man at Tulse Hill Station with a massive machete just been tasered by the police." BTP said there were no reported injuries and the suspect was also arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon.