Cranford: Police officer attacked with hammer whilst helping stab victim

A police officer has been taken to hospital after being struck with a hammer while treating a stabbing victim.

The Met Police confirmed they were called to a stabbing in Hounslow, west London at 20:15 BST on Saturday.

Officers found a 31-year-old man with a slash wound near High Street, in Cranford.

While attempting to treat the man, officers were confronted by a large group of people, the force said.

A Met Police spokesperson said: "One officer was injured after being struck with a hammer.

"He was taken to hospital where he was treated for a broken arm. He has since been discharged."

The stabbed victim was taken to a central London hospital for treatment.

His condition was assessed as non life-threatening.

There have been no arrests and enquiries are ongoing.

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