A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a Metropolitan Police officer was stabbed in the neck during an incident in Romford, east London, on Friday afternoon. Police were called shortly after 4.15pm to an address on Mawney Road following concerns for the welfare of a man, according to the Met's statement.

On arrival, officers were met by the 21-year-old, who threatened them with a sharp object before attacking one of the officers, who was taken to hospital with a stab wound to the neck. The Met said the officer's injuries have since been assessed as non life-threatening or life-changing and that he has been discharged. The suspect was arrested at the scene and remains in police custody.S1S2

Footage seen by MyLondon showed a number of police cars and ambulances blocking Mawney Road near its junction with Olive Street, and a crime scene remained in place as investigators work to gather evidence. The Independent reported that the officer had been responding to the welfare concern at the time of the attack.S1S2