- Officer stabbed in the shoulder on Mandeville Road, Enfield on Tuesday
- The suspect, a 30-year-old-man, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
A police officer sustained serious injuries after being stabbed in broad daylight on a residential street in north London.
Colleagues rushed to administer first aid after the officer was stabbed in the shoulder on a road in Enfield just before 4.30pm on Tuesday.
The Metropolitan Police says the officer is now recovering in hospital and his condition is stable.
The suspect, a 30-year-old-man, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and also sustained injuries during the arrest. He was treated at hospital and is now in police custody.
An image of the blade that was used in the attack has since been released by the force, having been seized by officers who disarmed the suspect.
An image of the blade that was used in the attack has since been released by the Met, after it was seized by the officers who had disarmed the suspect
Colleagues rushed to administer first aid after the officer was stabbed in the shoulder on Mandeville Road, Enfield at 4.25pm on Tuesday
Assistant Commissioner Matt Jukes said: ‘This officer has shown immense bravery apprehending a suspect, armed with a knife.
‘Visiting him in hospital after he was injured, I was struck by his courage and humility. He didn’t want to talk about his own actions but to praise the professionalism of the police medic and other colleagues who provided him with vital first aid, and arrested the suspect.
‘He was in good spirits and spoke with pride about the work his team do, protecting Londoners. And yesterday, he did just that – stepped forward to put himself between the public and a clearly dangerous individual.
‘In doing so, he showed the best of the Met and reminded us of the daily challenges officers face while doing their duty to protect the public. The officer and the Met would also like to thank colleagues in the NHS for their care.
‘The local community can be reassured that the incident was dealt with swiftly and that a thorough investigation is now under way.’
Police say local enquiries continue into the circumstances of the incident.