A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a female officer was viciously attacked with two knives.

Despite two stabbing attempts, the officer did not require hospital treatment and was able to complete the rest of her shift.

Police were called to reports of a man causing a disturbance at an address in Lynette Avenue in Clapham shortly after 9pm on Tuesday.

A 35-year-old man was attempting to leave the scene as officers spoke to him outside the address. As the female officer tried to prevent him from doing so, the man produced two knives, attempting to stab the officer twice in the stomach.

In response the officer drew her Taser, discharging it before pursuing the suspect along with colleagues.

Officers arrested the man at nearby Clapham Common on suspicion of attempted murder, possession of an offensive weapon and a public order offence. He remains in custody at a south London police station.

As of yet, the officers have been unable to locate the knives that the man was seen in possession of and discarded between Lynette Avenue and Clapham Common.

Chief Superintendent Simon Messinger of the Central South Command Unit said in a statement that the officer’s reaction was a "testament to her bravery".