Off-duty PC stabbed during Lewisham robbery Published duration 12 August 2018 Related Topics London violence

image copyright Met Police image caption The officer was unarmed when he confronted the four suspects

An off-duty police officer has been stabbed as he tried to stop a moped robbery in south London.

The City of London officer was hurt when he confronted four moped riders as they tried to steal another moped from a man on Maylons Road, Lewisham, at about 17:45 BST on Saturday.

The unarmed officer, 37, was stabbed in the leg with a kitchen knife when he challenged the suspects.

He continued to challenge them until they fled the scene.

The officer was taken to a south London hospital with non life-threatening injuries, the Metropolitan Police said.

The 21-year-old owner of the moped was also assaulted.

The Met is appealing for witnesses and information.