Police officer stabbed in neck during Romford welfare call
Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 14 Nov, 14:38 · Archive
A Met Police officer was stabbed in the neck after attending a welfare call in Romford on November 13.
Police were called to an address in Mawney Road at around 4.16pm on Friday, November 13, following concerns for the welfare of a man. When officers arrived, the 21-year-old man threatened them with a sharp object before assaulting an officer, who suffered a stab wound to the neck.
The officer was taken to hospital but has since been discharged. A Met Police spokesperson said his injuries were 'assessed as non life-threatening or life-changing'. The arrested man remains in police custody.
London Ambulance Service was called at 5.34pm to reports of an injured person in Mawney Road. Two ambulance crews, two paramedics in fast response cars and an incident response officer were sent to the scene. The first paramedic arrived in less than three minutes, and they treated two patients at the scene, taking both to hospital, one as a priority.
A crime scene remained in place in Mawney Road while enquiries continue.
How it is being reported
- Man arrested for 'attempted murder' after police officer stabbed in the neckA crime scene remains in placeEssexLive · 14 Nov, 13:06
- Officer stabbed in neck as police respond to welfare callA Met Police officer was stabbed in the neck during a welfare call in Romford on November 13. A 21-year-old man was arrested for attempted murder.Brentwood Guardian · 14 Nov, 08:02
- Officer stabbed in neck as police respond to welfare callA Met Police officer was stabbed in the neck during a welfare call in Romford on November 13. A 21-year-old man was arrested for attempted murder.Echo (Basildon) · 14 Nov, 08:02
- Officer stabbed in neck as police respond to welfare callA Met Police officer was stabbed in the neck during a welfare call in Romford on November 13. A 21-year-old man was arrested for attempted murder.Colchester Gazette · 14 Nov, 08:02
In this story: Met Police · Romford · Mawney Road · London Ambulance Service
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