London crime: 2 police officers in hospital and suspect tasered after South London assault

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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