Police officer attacked during West Hendon chase

Police officers had been following a vehicle along Dartmouth Road, West Hendon

A Met Police officer was attacked while pursuing a suspect in north-west London.

Police had been pursuing a vehicle in Dartmouth Road, West Hendon, shortly after 19:00 BST when one occupant got out.

Scotland Yard confirmed one officer, who found the suspect in an alleyway, was seriously assaulted during a "struggle".

The suspect fled but was later arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

A force spokesperson said the officer, whose injuries are not thought to be life-threatening, had not been stabbed.