A Queen’s Park man is to appear in court charged with stabbing a police officer in the arm.

Mohim Hussain, 40, of Ashmore Road, is appearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on August 27 charged with wounding with intent and possession of a knife/sharp pointed article in a public place.

A Scotland Yard spokesperson said: “The charges relate to an incident in Ashmore Road, W9 on Tuesday, 28 July where a police officer sustained a knife wound.

“The officer injured has been discharged from hospital and his injuries were non-life-threatening.”

Hussain was charged on July 29 and appeared at the same court on July 30.