A police officer has suffered serious injuries after being attacked during a stop in West Croydon. A 27-year-old man has been charged with grievous bodily harm (GBH) following the incident.
At around 5:56pm on Wednesday, 7 May, Metropolitan Police officers were alerted to suspicious behaviour involving a man on Station Road, West Croydon.
During the encounter, the man became violent, leaving one officer with serious injuries. Although the injuries were not deemed life-threatening or life-changing, the officer required immediate medical attention.
The suspect was tasered at the scene to prevent further harm and was arrested on suspicion of GBH.
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Suspect Charged
Police have confirmed that Asif Ahmadziy, 27, of South Road, Birmingham, was later charged with GBH the same evening.
He appeared at Croydon Magistrates’ Court the following day.
