Police sprinted to Hornsey Rise, Crouch Hill, on Monday 24 November at 10:27am after an attempted burglary alert.
Suspect Makes a Run for It — Caught on Bus
The 31-year-old suspect took off before officers arrived. But cops quickly tracked him down and nabbed him on a nearby bus after a tense chase.
Tasers Fired as Suspect Waves Knife
Armed with a knife, the man refused to drop the weapon. Officers fired tasers to bring him under control.
Officers Assaulted During Arrest but All Are Safe
During the takedown, two officers were spat at and two were physically attacked. All were treated in hospital and later discharged. Thankfully, none suffered serious or lasting injuries.
The knife was recovered at the scene.
