Man, 21, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after Met Police officer stabbed in neck in Romford
- On Friday, a Metropolitan Police officer was stabbed in the neck while responding to a welfare concern at an address in Mawney Road, Romford.
- Upon arrival, a 21-year-old man threatened police with a sharp object before assaulting the officer with the weapon.
- The London Ambulance Service arrived in less than three minutes, stating: "We treated two patients at the scene and took them both to hospital, one as a priority."
- Met Police confirmed the 21-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder, while the officer was discharged with non-life-threatening injuries.
- This incident follows a recent attack where a police officer was stabbed in the leg during dawn raids across four counties targeting a suspected organized crime gang.
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The Independent (US)Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after police officer stabbed in neck
The officer’s injuries were not life-threatening or life-changing, the Met Police said
Man, 21, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after Met police officer stabbed in neck
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BREAKING: Police Officer Stabbed In The Neck During Romford Incident.
A police officer was taken to hospital after being stabbed in the neck while responding to a welfare concern in Romford. The officer was assaulted by a 21-year-old man armed with a sharp object, highlighting the dangers officers face while responding to emergency calls and protecting the public. At around 16:16hrs on Friday, 13 November,…
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