Police officers attacked in Hackney

Two officers have been attacked in north east London

They were attending a call out in Hackney at around 2am to reports of a man trying to force his way into an address in De Beauvoir Estate. The caller said he may be suffering a mental health crisis.

Both officers were assaulted on the balcony of the property, one seriously.

A knife was recovered.

The force is now looking for the attacker who fled the scene, while both officers are being treated in hospital.

Detective Chief Superintendent James Conway, Basic Command Unit (BCU) commander for Central East Area, said: "This incident is once again, an example of the very real dangers our officers can be confronted with, at any time, as they ultimately work to protect and serve our communities.

"It is entirely unacceptable that officers who are doing their job and conducting reasonable and legitimate enquiries should be assaulted in this disgraceful way.

"We will ensure that both officers involved in this incident, who showed great bravery and professionalism, will receive the continuing support they need and deserve.

"Meanwhile, our detectives are leading the investigation to find the person responsible."

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