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Policeman shot while confronting suspect in Welling | Policeman shot while confronting suspect in Welling |
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A police constable has been shot while confronting a man suspected of drinking and driving in south-east London. | |
Officers were called to reports of a car hitting other vehicles on Westwood Lane, in Welling, on Friday night. The driver was then seen leaving the scene. | Officers were called to reports of a car hitting other vehicles on Westwood Lane, in Welling, on Friday night. The driver was then seen leaving the scene. |
When police stopped a man matching his description, he produced a revolver and shot the PC in the hand, the Met said. | When police stopped a man matching his description, he produced a revolver and shot the PC in the hand, the Met said. |
The PC's colleague was able to disarm and arrest the man. Both officers went to hospital and were later discharged. | |
'Did not shirk' | 'Did not shirk' |
The 51-year-old alleged gunman is being held on suspicion of attempted murder and drinking and driving. | |
A handgun and ammunition were recovered at the scene, the Met said. | A handgun and ammunition were recovered at the scene, the Met said. |
Borough Commander of Bexley Peter Ayling said: "Last night's incident highlights the dangers that police officers can face as they go about their job. | Borough Commander of Bexley Peter Ayling said: "Last night's incident highlights the dangers that police officers can face as they go about their job. |
"My officers, knowing they were faced with a man in possession of a firearm, did not shirk from their duty to protect Londoners. | "My officers, knowing they were faced with a man in possession of a firearm, did not shirk from their duty to protect Londoners. |
"They bravely confronted this man, disarmed him and arrested him - I cannot praise their courage enough." | "They bravely confronted this man, disarmed him and arrested him - I cannot praise their courage enough." |