A man has been arrested after a police officer was assaulted in Harrow last night.
Police confirmed that they were called to an incident in Ladysmith Road at around 10pm yesterday evening after members of the public reported ‘a group of people that appeared to be dealing drugs’.
A spokesperson for Met Police said, “Shortly after 10pm on Monday, August 26th police were called to Ladysmith Road in Harrow by a concerned member of the public having witnessed a group of people who appeared to be dealing drugs in the street at the location.
“On police arrival a male made off and was chased by officers on foot, before being detained a short distance away.
“During the incident an officer received minor injuries, but did not require hospital treatment.
“The suspect was arrested on suspicion of assault on police and taken into custody.”
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