Two men have been arrested after four police officers were injured in north London, two having stab wounds.
Police responded to reports of a fight at a residential address, and “upon arrival, the officers were immediately met with hostility, with a man inside the address producing a large knife,” according to the Met.
“This resulted in two male police officers being stabbed and two female officers being injured—one sustained a head injury with another a possible fractured wrist.”
Scotland Yard said that a taser was fired during the altercation and a knife was recovered at the crime scene.
None of the injuries are believed to be life-threatening, Scotland Yard added.
“A 19-year-old man [A] was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. He was taken to a central London hospital for treatment for minor injuries before being taken into custody at a north London police station. He remains there at this time. A second 19-year-old man [B] was also arrested, on suspicion of affray and remains in police custody,” the Met said.
Superintendent Mike Hill, of the Central North Command Unit said, “This incident demonstrates the courage and professionalism officers show day in day out in what can often be a dangerous job. When officers respond to what can often be a difficult situation or go to assist members of the public they should not be met with violence, it is completely unacceptable.”
Scotland Yard has asked for witnesses or those with knowledge of the incident to contact the police.
“Whilst arrests have been made if you have any information that can assist police with their ongoing inquiries; witnessed the attack or what occurred prior to police attendance please get in touch,” said Hill.
Police continue to investigate.
