A man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a police officer was stabbed and seriously injured in north London.
The officer was responding to reports of a man with a knife in a residential street in Enfield.
The officer was stabbed as he attempted to deal with the incident on Mandeville Road, late yesterday afternoon.
Colleagues rushed to help the injured officer and had to use a tourniquet to stem heavy bleeding from a serious wound to the officer’s shoulder area.
The officer was stabbed as he attempted to deal with the incident on Mandeville Road, late yesterday afternoon
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Fellow officers managed to disarm and detain the suspect and seize the knife.
Police said the suspect, a man in his 30s, was also injured during the arrest.
He was treated in hospital, but has now been discharged and is being held in police custody.
The man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and taken to a local police station.
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A general view of New Scotland YardGETTYThe injured officer was stabilised by paramedics at the scene and rushed to a major trauma centre.
It has been confirmed that the officer is in a stable condition in hospital.
As a routine move, Scotland Yard’s Directorate of Professional Standards has been informed.
Commander Owain Richards said: “Following yesterday’s frightening incident in Enfield where an incredibly brave officer was stabbed and seriously injured responding to calls of a man with a knife, I am pleased that the officer is doing well and has been visited by the Commissioner this morning.
“The officer’s colleagues jumped into action, and I want to highlight the police medic who used his advanced training to provide vital first aid. His quick-thinking, skilled work undoubtedly contributed to ensuring the officer is in a stable condition today.
"Our thoughts remain with the officer and we are offering him all the support available to assist with his recovery.
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“I want to reassure the local community that the 30-year old man was swiftly disarmed, detained and a knife was seized and he was arrested for attempted murder. The suspect sustained injuries, was treated in hospital, and is now in custody.
“We are now focused on providing the right support for all the officers involved and ensuring a thorough investigation.”
The Assistant Commissioner added: “In doing so, he showed the best of the Met and reminded us of the daily challenges officers face while doing their duty to protect the public.
“The officer and the Met would also like to thank colleagues in the NHS for their care.”
The senior officer said that the public should be reassured that the incident was dealt with swiftly and that a thorough investigation was now underway.
