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 in north London after chasing a suspect with a knife and is being treated in hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Emergency services were called at approximately 1.15pm today to reports of a man seen in possession of a knife in Hendon Way.
Officers attended and identified the suspect who ran from police.
He was pursued on foot and proceeded to stab an officer in the arm.
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.’