Policeman stabbed in London street

A police officer was stabbed in the shoulder after a man was seen armed with a knife in a residential street in north London.

His colleagues used a tourniquet as they gave him first aid and he was taken to hospital by ambulance. He is in a stable condition, the Metropolitan Police said.

A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after the attack in Mandeville Road, Enfield, on Tuesday afternoon.

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.”

‘Dangerous individual’

Asst Commissioner Jukes added: “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.”