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Huge emergency services response after two police officers stabbed while tackling knifeman in Leicester Square

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Two Metropolitan Police officers have been stabbed in London's West End early this morning after tackling a knifeman who was Tasered.

The two male officers and the man were in the area of Haymarket near Leicester Square. Both officers were injured are were being treated in hospital this morning.

In a statement, the Met Police said: On Friday, 16 September at around 06:00hrs Police encountered a male with a knife in the area of Leicester Square.

Two officers received stab wounds and are currently being treated in hospital. We await further updates on their conditions.

Taser was deployed and male was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and assaulting an emergency worker. He was taken to a hospital for treatment where he remains at this time.

Enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident are ongoing.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan said: 'This attack on serving police officers in Soho overnight is utterly appalling. These brave officers were doing their duty and assisting the public at this momentous time for our country.

'My thoughts and prayers are with them, their loved ones and police colleagues following this disgraceful attack. Our police officers run towards danger to protect others and keep us safe and we owe them a huge debt of gratitude.'

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