Man, 24, charged with attempted murder of police officer after alleged knife attack at Ilford station

The scene outside Ilford Station in east London on Saturday Credit: PA

A man has been charged with the attempted murder of a police officer over an alleged knife attack at an east London station.

Daniel Adeyemi is accused of trying to kill the officer at Ilford railway station on Friday night.

The 24-year-old will appear before magistrates in London on Monday, British Transport Police (BTP) said.

Adeyemi, of Bedford Road, Ilford, has also been charged with possession of a bladed article and common assault against another police officer.

He is said to have set upon an on-duty BTP officer at the station at around 9.45pm before being arrested at the scene.

Witnesses described seeing a bloodied officer outside the station as it was put on “complete lockdown”.

The alleged attack comes amid concerns over the treatment of officers in the city.