He's in a critical condition
The police officer used his Taser despite being stabbed and is now in a critical condition in hospital
The driver, who did not require hospital treatment, has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and taken to an east London police station. A crime scene remains in place in the area. Police have said there is nothing to suggest the incident is terrorism related.North East Command Unit’s inspector Julia James described the assault as a ‘sudden and brutal attack’.
She added: ‘What began as a routine vehicle stop has transformed very quickly and unexpectedly into an unprovoked attack with a weapon.‘I would like to commend his bravery and resilience especially as he managed to draw a Taser, despite being repeatedly stabbed, to prevent the suspect harming anyone else and to protect himself from further injury,’ she said.
‘This incident highlights the very real risk that police officers can be confronted with on a daily basis and the courage and professionalism officers demonstrate when doing their job.
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