Arrest over screwdriver attack on Met Police in London Published duration 24 October 2018

image copyright Google image caption The Met Police said the officers were attacked in Lawrence Gardens, Mill Hill, north London

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two police officers were attacked with a screwdriver.

The officers were assaulted after they were called to reports of a burglary in Lawrence Gardens, Mill Hill, Barnet, north London, at about 16:45 BST.

One was left with a head injury and another suffered arm injuries when they tried to speak to a man.

Their injuries are not life-threatening, the Met said.