Police Officer Seriously Injured

24 November 2014, 16:43 | Updated: 24 November 2014, 17:16

A police officer has been seriously injured after being called to a disturbance during an incident in the Lakeview area of Northampton on Sunday evening.

Chief Superintendent Paul Fell said: “Officers were called to an incident in Appleby Walk at about 7.45pm on Sunday.

“During the course of the incident an officer was stabbed in the leg with a sword.

“He was admitted to Northampton General Hospital for medical treatment and his injury, whilst serious, is not life threatening. He is expected to make a full recovery.

“A man is in custody and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident.”