A woman has been arrested after allegedly fleeing from police while wearing a balaclava with a large amount of cannabis on her.

The incident occurred in Roehampton yesterday at around 5.40pm.

Officers say they asked the woman on an e-scooter to stop, but she allegedly ran from them on foot.

She was soon caught and detained.

The woman was searched and allegedly found with a large amount of cannabis on her.

She was arrested on suspicion of intent to supply Class B drugs.

She remains in custody.

Wandsworth Police tweeted: “Officers saw woman in Roehampton yday around 17:40 wearing a balaclava on e-scooter.

“Signalled to stop, but short foot chase led to her being detained.

“Property searched, large amount of cannabis found.

“Arrested for intent to supply Class B. Remains in custody.”