01/05/2014

Police Officer Injured In Ealing Attack

A police officer has been injured in an attack in Ealing on Wednesday.

Police were called to Cotts Close to reports of an assault.

Upon arrival, officers were confronted by a man in his 40s who was armed with a knife.

The man attempted to attack the officers with the knife.

One male officer received an injury to his leg. He was been taken by London Ambulance Service to a west London hospital.

His injuries are not believed to be serious.

No other officers were injured in the attack.

The man has been arrested on suspicion of GBH and has been taken to a West London Police Station.

Enquiries are continuing.

(CD)

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