Dramatic moment police swoop on sword-wielding teenage robbers terrorising London Tube and DLR passengers
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A police operation targeted a gang of six teenagers suspected of carrying out 51 robberies on the London Underground and trains in east London. Officers raided homes in the early hours, using a drone for surveillance. During the raids, a 15-year-old was arrested in Newham, and a samurai sword was found. Another raid was conducted in Dagenham, resulting in a 16-year-old being arrested, linked to multiple robberies, including those at knifepoint. The suspects face serious charges including breaches of bail conditions.
Police arrested a gang of teenage suspects, all under 18, linked to 51 robberies on the London Underground and trains within two months.
Officers raided the home of a 15-year-old boy in Newham at 3am, where a samurai sword was found in his brother's bedroom.
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