Axe Assault Shakes Bermondsey
A police officer was violently attacked with an axe during a dramatic police raid in Bermondsey. The suspect, who reportedly took control of a flat and a dog, swung the weapon right over the officer’s head.
Suspect Linked to Past Axe Attack
A source close to the situation revealed the suspect had recently been released from prison after a prior axe attack on a girl. “Now he’s attacked a police officer with an axe,” the source said.
Major Emergency Response
- Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance Service responded swiftly around 4pm on March 1.
- Police broke down the door to the flat in Bowley House.
- The suspect’s dog bit two officers.
- Territorial Support Group (TSG), the Met’s specialist unit, also arrived on scene.
Witnesses saw officers looking over balconies at Bowley House amid a heavy police presence on Old Jamaica Road and Marine Street.
Official Statement Pending
We have contacted the Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance Service for comment and expect an official statement on March 2. This story is developing.
