Police were called to an address in De Beauvoir Estate, N1 at about 2am this morning, Friday, 10 March, following reports of a male attempting to force entry into a property. The caller reported he may be suffering a mental health crisis.
Officers attended and were confronted by a male on the balcony of the property, who attacked both officers. One received serious injuries and both officers were taken to hospital for treatment. A knife was recovered from the scene.