A man has been charged with attempted murder and possessing an offensive weapon after an attack that injured a police officer in east London.

The 28-year-old PC was stabbed as he tried to stop a van in Leyton early on Thursday. He managed to Taser his attacker while being stabbed in the head and body.

He suffered multiple injuries but the Met Police says he will recover.

Muhammed Rodwan, 56, is due to appear at Thames Magistrates' Court on Friday.

Two uniformed officers tried to stop the van at the junction of Coopers Lane and Leyton High Road, the Met said.

The injured PC is a patrol officer who has been with the force for about 10 years.

Speaking earlier, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the attack "underscores for me the bravery of our police, people who actually go towards danger to keep us safer".