Horrifying footage shows a hooded thug launching a vicious flying kick at a police officer in yet another violent incident in London.

Scotland Yard said two people managed to escape the scene of the attack in Merton, south west London.

Another man, 20-year-old Martin Payne, has been charged with assault causing actual bodily harm, assaulting an emergency services worker, and driving offences.

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Shocking footage filmed by a driver shows the violent incident, which appears to involve two suspects and two police officers.


It happened after what police described as a ‘routine traffic stop’ at about 7.55pm on Saturday.

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In the clip, the two officers are seen trying to pin a man to the ground to apprehend him.



Moments later, a man wearing a grey hoodie backs off so he can take a long run-up, before jumping and kicking the female officer.

The blow sends her flying backwards into a road and into the path of a passing bus – which narrowly avoids her.

The man takes a run-up to ensure the blow is even more powerful (Picture: nehemiah_adams/Twitter)

Meanwhile, the two thugs are seen kicking and punching the other officer, while a passing motorcyclist desperately tries to get in the way.

In a statement, the Met Police said the female officer suffered head injuries, while her colleague sustained cuts.

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They were both taken to a hospital in west London, but have since been discharged.

Payne, of Brighton Road in South Croydon, was charged with assault causing actual bodily harm, assault on an emergency services worker, driving without insurance and driving other than in accordance with a licence.

He is due to appear at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on Monday.

The officer was almost hit by a passing bus (Picture: nehemiah_adams/Twitter)

The other two men escaped from the scene.

Police said: ‘The two police constables stopped a vehicle in Kingswood Rd, Merton SW19.

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‘The three occupants of the vehicle ran off. The officers managed to detain a 20-year-old man before the other two suspects returned and the officers were assaulted.’

The force added: ‘Detectives from the South West Command Unit are investigating.’

Anyone with information should contact police at Merton via 101 quoting reference CAD 6952/17Nov.

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