Hadley Wood man charged with stabbing officer
Police officer stabbed in leg during dawn raid targeting organised crime suspects.
Incident → evidence → outcomeCharles Charalambous, aged 56, of Claremont Road, Hadley Wood, has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm to resist arrest. The charge follows an incident on Tuesday 29th where a police officer was stabbed in the leg while executing a warrant.
The officer sustained a leg injury during the operation, which targeted suspected organised crime groups. He was taken to hospital and is expected to make a full recovery. The stabbing was initially reported to have occurred in Cockfosters.
Further Charges and Arrests
Two other men arrested as part of the same operation have been charged with possession of offensive weapons. All three men remain under investigation for their respective alleged offences and have been bailed.
A total of 18 individuals were arrested during Tuesday's dawn raids. The Metropolitan Police stated that the offences involved are complex and require extensive investigative work. All 18 individuals have been released on bail while inquiries continue.
Questions this report answers
01What is Charles Charalambous charged with?
Charles Charalambous, 56, of Claremont Road, Hadley Wood, has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm to resist arrest. This charge relates to an incident where a police officer was stabbed.
02What happened to the police officer?
The officer was stabbed in the leg while executing a warrant on Tuesday 29th. He was taken to hospital and is expected to make a full recovery.
03How many people were arrested in total?
A total of 18 people were arrested as part of the operation. Two other men, besides Mr Charalambous, have been charged with possession of offensive weapons.
04What happens next for those arrested?
All 18 individuals arrested have been bailed pending further investigation. The police stated that the offences are complex and require extensive investigative work.
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