A Metropolitan Police officer has been praised for his bravery after single-handedly tackling a suspect armed with a knife who was trying to stab another man.

PC Morgan Younger was at a petrol station in Lee High Road in Lewisham, south-east London, when the incident unfolded at about 15:00 GMT on Saturday.

The "quick-thinking" officer, who was on duty at the time, took the suspect to the ground and disarmed and restrained him while calling for further assistance.

A man in his 60s was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon and remains in custody, the Met said.

Deputy Assistant Commissioner Jon Savell said: "This is outstanding work from an officer who was on patrol alone, saw a very violent crime in progress and, without hesitation, raced in to assist.

"I cannot overstate how proud we are in the Met today of his quick-thinking and bravery. He was calm and professional and everything we want our police officers to be.

"I have no doubt without his intervention, the victim would have been seriously injured."

PC Younger, who is attached to South East Command Unit, was on patrol when he stopped at the petrol station to quickly buy a drink.

At the entrance, he saw a man grab the victim around the throat and try to stab him with a large knife, the Met said.

The officer took hold of the suspect and struggled with him while he continued to wield the knife, before disarming him.

He kept the man under control for five minutes until further officers arrived to help.

The victim, aged in his 40s, was not injured.

The suspect was further arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods and being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs, after a quantity of drugs was found at his home address, the Met added.

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