One officer was stabbed in the leg and required stitches.

Police in Northern Ireland are investigating a knife attack on officers in Londonderry as attempted murder.

One officer was stabbed in the leg and required stitches.

Police said there was an attempt to stab another officer in the torso.

Deputy Chief Constable Bobby Singleton said: “During the early hours of this morning, police were conducting enquiries in relation to a wanted person in the Collon Lane area of the city.

“One officer was speaking with a man at the property when he became aggressive, swinging out at him, and striking him to his face – resulting in a bloodied nose.

“Police attempted to arrest the suspect inside the flat, and due to his violent actions already demonstrated, it was necessary to deploy Pava spray.

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