Man on attempted murder charge over police attack

Police have been conducting searches of the area around the attack

A man has been charged with attempted murder after a police officer was attacked with a knife.

Officers were called to Bullock Close, Mansfield Woodhouse, Nottinghamshire, at around 01:15 GMT on Saturday to reports of a disturbance.

While they were detaining a suspect, one officer was attacked by another man, suffering head injuries.

A 24-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder and possession with intent to supply Class B drugs.

He has also been charged with threats to commit criminal damage and is due to appear at Nottingham Magistrates' Court on Monday.

Police carried out a search of the area and located a suspect who was found to be in possession of drugs.

The officer has been treated in hospital and is now reported to be recovering well.

A 25-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of possession of cannabis with intent to supply in relation to the incident has been released on police bail.