Police officers injured after man charges at them with axe

Seized: The axe (far left) was removed by police along with knives found at the address
Kingston Police
Jamie Bullen3 June 2016

Two police officers were injured when a man charged at them with an axe in south-west London.

Police in Kingston were called to an address in New Malden at 4.20pm on Wednesday by ambulance crews to reports of a man acting aggressively as a result of mental health problems.

Officers discovered while en route to the house that a 52-year-old man had armed himself with an axe inside.

Taser officers were called as backup but those at the scene approached the house after they heard screams coming from inside.

As police officers walked towards the home, with their shields drawn, they were confronted by a man who appeared angry and agitated.

As they attempted to calm him down, the man suddenly grabbed an axe and charged at the officers who eventually overpowered him using their shields.

Two officers were injured during the struggle and were treated at the scene for minor cuts and bruises. They have since returned to duty.

The man was disarmed and taken to a nearby hospital to receive treatment.

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