A police officer was left with a bleeding hand while attempting to arrest a suspect with a knife in south London, police have said.
The Metropolitan Police were called early on Monday afternoon to reports of a disturbance on Walworth Road in Camberwell.
It is not known exactly how the officer sustained an injury during the arrest, but social media footage shows the officer’s hand bleeding and a trail of blood on the pavement.
The clip also shows other officers holding a man down on the ground before more emergency services arrive.
Police arrested a 22-year-old man on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm. He remains in custody.
No one else was injured during the incident, police said.
Chief Inspector Mark Kent, of the Met’s Central South Command, said: “This incident highlights the danger that our officers face every day in their efforts to keep the public safe.
“There is no place for knives on our streets. This is a city where millions of people live, work and raise their families. There is no need, and no place, for weapons such as this.
"The officer detained an armed suspect placing the safety of those at the scene ahead of his own and I commend him for his brave actions.
"Nobody should have to go to work wondering if they will finish their shift without being injured. Whilst the officer did require hospital treatment, I am pleased to be able to say that, on this occasion, he is expected to make a full recovery.”
Anyone who witnessed this incident or has footage should call police on 101 or post on X @MetCC quoting reference CAD 2929/88Apr.
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