A Metropolitan Police officer was stabbed in the neck during an incident in Romford, east London, and a man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
Emergency services were called to welfare concerns at an address on Mawney Road shortly after 4.15pm yesterday. On arrival, officers were met by a man threatening them with a knife.
One of the officers was attacked and taken to hospital as a result. The Met said his condition is not life-threatening or life-changing and he has since been discharged.
Arrest made
A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with the incident.
The scene was attended by police in the Mawney Road area, with images showing officers at the location.
Officer's condition
The Met confirmed the officer's injuries were not life-threatening or life-changing, and he has been released from hospital.
The investigation is ongoing.
