Man arrested after Met Police officer stabbed in neck in Romford

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Nov, 17:01 · Archive

A Met Police officer was stabbed in the neck in Romford on Friday afternoon; a 21-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder.

A Met Police officer was stabbed in the neck at an address on Mawney Road, Romford on Friday 13 November at around 4.16pm. The officer was responding to a welfare concern when a 21-year-old man threatened police with a sharp object before assaulting the officer. The officer was taken to hospital but has since been discharged.

The Met Police said the officer's injuries were assessed as non life-threatening and non life-changing. A 21-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in police custody. A crime scene remained in place as investigators gathered evidence.

How it is being reported

• Man, 21, arrested after Met Police officer stabbed in neck in RomfordThe incident took place as emergency services were called to welfare concerns at an address on Mawney Road in Romford, east LondonThe Mirror · 14 Nov, 16:44
• Man, 21, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after Met Police officer stabbed in neck in RomfordThe officer’s injuries were not life-threatening or life-changing, the Met Police saidThe Independent · 14 Nov, 16:18

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