Man dual-wielding axes ‘sets Cane Corso on three police officers’

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's father 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. The victim, Stephen Coombes, had tried to handle the situation after the suspect???s partner made a police report. 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.
A police officer was violently attacked with an axe during a dramatic police raid in Bermondsey.
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Police have charged a man with attempted murder after an attack on three officers in London.

A suspect allegedly set his Cane Corso on officers attending a flat in Marine Street, Bermondsey on Sunday.

Police said their officers were also attacked by a man armed with axes.

The suspect was Tasered and arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

The dog was seized and taken to police kennels.

Two of the officers suffered injuries caused by an axe and the dog, and were taken to hospital.

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's father 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. The victim, Stephen Coombes, had tried to handle the situation after the suspect???s partner made a police report. 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.
Witnesses saw officers looking over balconies at Bowley House amid a heavy police presence on Old Jamaica Road and Marine Street(Picture: UKNIP)

Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing and they have since been discharged from hospital.

A third officer suffered a minor injury which did not require further treatment in the attack.

Stephen Coombes, 43 of Marine Street, Bermondsey, has been charged with attempted murder, being in charge of a dog that caused injury while dangerously out of control, a racially aggravated Public Order Act offence, and harassment to put in fear of violence.

He is expected to appear at Croydon Magistrates’ Court on Monday.

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