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Clapham police officer survives two stab attempts during arrest Man charged after Met officer survives two stab attempts during arrest
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A police officer has survived two attempted stabbings while trying to make an arrest. A man has been charged with attempted murder after a Met Police officer survived two attempted stabbings while trying to make an arrest.
A man "produced two knives" as he tried to leave a property in Lynette Avenue, Clapham, south London, at 21:00 BST on Tuesday, police said. Julian Peters, 35, will appear at Camberwell Magistrates' Court on Thursday after being arrested in Clapham, south London, on Tuesday.
He has also been charged with making threats to kill and being in possession of a bladed article.
The officer who was attacked did not require hospital treatment.
The Met said a man "produced two knives" as he tried to leave a property in Lynette Avenue, Clapham, south London, at 21:00 BST.
Despite being attacked, the police officer drew her Taser, discharged it and chased the suspect.Despite being attacked, the police officer drew her Taser, discharged it and chased the suspect.
A 35-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Ch Supt Simon Messinger praised the officer for her "bravery".
He has also been arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon and a public order offence, and remains in custody.
Officers are searching for the knives, the Met Police said.
Ch Supt Simon Messinger praised the officer, who did not need hospital treatment and went on to finish her shift, for her "bravery".
"She'll be back helping keep the streets of south London safe once again today," he added."She'll be back helping keep the streets of south London safe once again today," he added.
"Importantly, it also demonstrates how effective, and unfortunately necessary, a police officer's protective equipment is as this has potentially saved her life.""Importantly, it also demonstrates how effective, and unfortunately necessary, a police officer's protective equipment is as this has potentially saved her life."