Woman arrested on suspicion of carrying weapon and assaulting police officer in Holloway Road

A woman was arrested on suspicion of carrying an offensive weapon and assaulting a police officer in Holloway Road last night.

A woman was arrested on suspicion of carrying an offensive weapon and assaulting a police officer in Holloway Road last night.

She was arrest was at about 7.00pm. The officer didn't need to see a doctor and no other injuries were reported.

One witness claimed to see someone carrying a "10 inch knife" near the scene but this is yet to be verified by the police.

A Met Police spokesperson said: "The woman was taken into custody and has since been detained under the Mental Health Act."