An aggressive beggar menacing drivers on the A316 has been arrested.

For several days a man has been seen at the same spot by Chalker's Corner, near Mortlake Cemetery, approaching cars stopped at the traffic lights to ask for money.

On Twitter Kew Police, whose territory south of the River Thames borders Brentford at Kew Bridge, said they were aware dangerous begging had been taking place along the road and that an arrest has been made.

Richmond Police said: "A male was arrested around 1500hrs on Sunday, November 20, following a call to police about a man walking down the A316 approaching cars asking for money.

"The same male had been seen on a number of occasions at rush hour approaching for money at the same location.

"As a member of the public approached the male to take a photo to send to police, the male has threatened to stab him.

"He was subsequently arrested for a S4 POA (public order) offence and was taken to a local police station."