Met Police confirm that an officer is 'seriously injured' after suffering a 'frenzied' and 'shocking' attack in east London, during which he was stabbed a number of times with a machete. For live updates on this story, click here:
The officers' total engagement with the man lasted approximately two minutes.Before the attack, two officers had signalled for a van to stop at the Coopers Lane junction with Leyton High Road before the attack shortly after midnight on Thursday.He unleashed the attack after stepping out of the van to speak with the officers.The police officer has suffered an injury to the side of his head that requires stitching, and significant injuries to his hand from fending off the attacker.Tucker said.
The injured officer was able to draw his Taser and subdue the suspect to protect himself from further harmSky News correspondent Ashish Joshi, who is at the scene on Leyton High Road, said the attacker is described as a male in his 50s.Senior officers have been quick to praise the"brave officer" and resilience as he managed to draw a taser despite being repeatedly stabbed, preventing the suspect harming anyone else.
This morning, Detective Chief Superintendent Richard Tucker will be issuing a statement following the serious attack in Leyton overnight.
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