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A police officer is being treated in hospital after being stabbed while on duty in north London.A police officer is being treated in hospital after being stabbed while on duty in north London.
The victim, who is in his 30s, was stabbed in the thigh in Church Street, Stoke Newington. His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening. He was responding to reports of a disturbance at a chemist in Church Street, Stoke Newington, when he was stabbed in the thigh.
Armed officers and police helicopters were drafted in after the attack and the area has been cordoned off while forensic officers examine the scene. Armed officers and police helicopters were drafted in after the attack and a knife has been recovered.
A Metropolitan Police spokesman said a man had been arrested at 1150 BST. The Metropolitan Police confirmed a man was arrested soon after and was being held at a north London police station.
According to the Met a second officer suffered minor injuries as he tried to stop the attacker escaping. Forensic examination
According to police, a second officer suffered minor injuries trying to stop the attacker from escaping.
Both officers are being treated in hospital and are described as in a comfortable condition.
The area has been cordoned off to allow forensic experts to examine the area.
Police have appealed for anyone who has information about the incident, which happened at about 1100 BST to contact them.