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Police officer who faced London sword attacker suffered ‘horrifically serious’ injuries: ‘She faces a long recovery’

A 36-year-old suspect remains in hospital after a 14-year-old boy was killed and four other people were injured in Hainault, east London

Dramatic footage shows suspect being tasered following Hainault stabbings

Irish Independent Newsdesk

A female police officer suffered “horrifically serious” arm injuries in the east London sword attack that claimed the life of a 14-year-old boy, the Metropolitan Police Commissioner has said.

Mark Rowley told LBC radio the officer had undergone several hours of surgery on Tuesday and faces “a long journey of recovery” after nearly losing her hand.