Shocking footage released by the Met Police shows the moment when two thugs, one of them from Catford, assaulted two officers following a routine stop. 

Kuran Euell, 20, of Penerly Road in Catford, and Martin Payne, 20, from South Croydon, were pulled over by officers in Merton on November 17.

Both were found to be uncooperative and suddenly attempted to flee when officers persisted with their enquiries.

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Both officers managed to detain Payne, who reportedly threatened to "shank" the officers, before Euell and another suspect unleashed a violent attack, fly-kicking the female officer in the head.

Both officers were taken to hospital and have since recovered from their injuries.

Euell pleaded guilty to causing actual bodily harm (ABH) and has been sentenced to three years and six months in prison.

Payne pleaded guilty to ABH sentenced to two years and nine months. 

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Chief Superintendent Colin Wingrove, commander for roads and transport policing, and Chief Superintendent Sally Benatar, south west commander, said in a joint statement: "The sentences handed down to Euell and Payne indicate how serious the courts take assaults on police officers.

"Anyone who thinks it is acceptable to attack an officer should expect to face the consequences of their actions.

"The impact of this despicable assault has been considerable, not only on the two officers involved but on their families, friends and colleagues.

"Whilst police officers are rightly expected to handle difficult and hostile situations on a regular basis, we do not accept that assaults are part of the job, and we feel that our officers deserve the protection of the law in order to do their jobs effectively."