Two policemen were taken to hospital after a suspected knifeman drove a car into them in the early hours of this morning.

They wanted to speak to him as they believed he may have been carrying a weapon.

Police said the suspect got into the white 4x4, with two female passengers, before driving towards the two officers who were struck before being rushed to hospital.

The shocking incident happened at 2.30am near Camden Market in north London.

Police said the suspect got into the white 4x4, with two female passengers, before driving towards the two officers who were struck before being rushed to hospital. The shocking incident happened at 2.30am near Camden Market in north London (file photo)

The two Police Constables had tried to speak with the man following reports he was carrying a knife before he got into the 4x4 and purposely crashed into them.

Paramedics attended and the two officers, both men, were taken to a north London hospital.

But their injuries were assessed as not life-threatening or life-changing and both men were discharged from hospital earlier today.

The driver failed to stop at the scene and made off towards Swiss Cottage, north west London.

Det Sgt Toby Reynolds, who is investigating, said: 'Finding the vehicle in question is at the centre of our investigation.

'This white 4x4 will have significant damage to its rear so if this description stands out to you then I need you to tell us.

'We are offering support to the two officers who are assisting our enquiries.'

He said enquiries are ongoing to trace the driver and the passengers, but an arrest is yet to be made.

The two Police Constables had tried to speak with the man following reports he was carrying a knife before he got into the 4x4 and purposely crashed into them (file photo)

Raj Kohli, Police Commander for Camden and Islington, said: 'Our officers go to work every day to protect Londoners and the many visitors to the capital.

'Last night, two of these officers attempted to carry out a routine stop after concerns were raised by a member of the public that a man had a knife.

'This man drove a car towards the officers without any consideration for what the outcome might be. It is only a matter of luck that neither officer suffered even more serious injuries than those they sustained.

'I would urge anyone with information to come forward and speak with us.'

The driver of the car is described as black, around 6ft, and had a beard. He was wearing black clothing and a 'beanie' hat.

The passengers were described as black women.

One was wearing high heel black boots, a black leather jacket and red skirt, and the other was wearing dark clothing including a long skirt and black boots, and had her hair in a ponytail.