Two police officers have been taken to hospital for treatment along with a suspect who was tasered after officers attended a South London assault.
Police were called to a property on Foxgrove Road, Beckenham, to reports of a man and woman assaulted.
While trying to detain the suspect, a man in his 20s, a struggle ensued and a Taser was used.
The road was temporarily closed following the incident between Westgate Road and Downs Hill.
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The suspect was taken to hospital for treatment of injuries sustained during his arrest.
A crime scene remains in place and the Directorate of Professional Standards has been informed.
A spokesperson for the Met Police said: “Police were called at approximately 3.35pm on Tuesday November 23 to reports of a man and woman assaulted at an address in Foxgrove Road, Beckenham.
“Officers attended and attempted to detain the suspect. A struggle ensued and Taser was discharged.
“A man, believed aged in his 20s, was arrested on suspicion of assault; he has been taken to hospital for treatment to injuries sustained during his arrest.
“Two police officers have also attended hospital for treatment to injuries. A crime scene remains in place.
“Enquiries into the circumstances continue. The Directorate of Professional Standards has been informed.”
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