Police officer is stabbed in north London after chasing suspect with a knife and is being treated in hospital with non-life threatening injuries
- Police officer was stabbed in north London after chasing a suspect with a knife
- Officers called to the scene at 1.15pm today to reports of a man with weapon
- Identified suspect and he was pursued on foot and proceeded to stab an officer
A police officer has been stabbed after chasing a knife-wielding suspect in north London today.
The Metropolitan Police were called at approximately 1.15pm today to reports of a man seen in possession of a knife in Hendon Way near Brent Cross.
Officers at the scene identified the suspect and pursued him on foot before he proceeded to stab a male officer in the arm.
The officer is being treated in hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
The suspect was tasered and the man was arrested on suspicion of GBH. He was taken to hospital as a precaution.
North West BCU Commander Roy Smith said: ‘This is another example of the dangers our officers face on a daily basis as they go about their duty protecting the people of London.
‘Knowing that there were reports of a man in possession of a knife, this police constable and his colleagues ran to challenge and apprehend him – these are truly brave actions.
‘I have visited the injured officer in hospital and thankfully he should make a full recovery from his injury.’