A man has been charged with attempted murder following a savage assault on police officers involving an axe and a dog bite.
Violent Incident Rocks Bermondsey Estate
At 3.21pm on Sunday, 1 March, Central South emergency officers arrived at a property on Marine Street, Bermondsey, linked to an ongoing probe. The scene quickly turned violent when two officers were bitten by a dog. One officer also came under attack by a man wielding axes.
Suspect Tasered and Arrested on the Spot
The man, aged in his 40s, was Tasered by police and arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. A Cane Corso dog involved in the attack was seized and taken to police kennels.
Officers Injured But Recovering
- Two officers were hurt by axe strikes and dog bites; both were taken to the hospital, but their injuries are not life-threatening and they have been discharged.
- A third officer received a minor injury not requiring further treatment.
Charged and Due in Court
Stephen Coombes, 43, of Marine Street, Bermondsey, faces multiple charges: attempted murder, possessing a dangerously out-of-control dog causing injury, a racially aggravated Public Order offence, and harassment intended to cause fear of violence.
He is due to appear at Croydon Magistrates’ Court this afternoon, Monday, 2 March.
