A man reportedly pointed a gun at police after a fight involving a knife in Catford.

Police were called to Brownhill Road in Catford on May 27 at around 3:15pm where officers found a group of men fighting, with one carrying a knife.

The group, upon seeing police, fled towards Bowness Road and officers ran after them.

Police say one man in the group “pointed a gun” towards officers before leaving the scene.

The weapon was later found discarded and the suspect is believed to be between 18 and 20-years-old.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward and are currently searching nearby CCTV footage.

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD 4026/27May or contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.