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Man With Baby Stabs Police Officer In Head

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Police arrest a 20-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder after he attacked officers at an address in south London. Police responded to reports of a man behaving in a violent way (Pic: File) A police officer has been stabbed in the head while confronting a man who had grabbed hold of a baby. Police say officers were called to Cooks Road in Walworth around 8pm on Saturday following reports of a man behaving in a violent manner. Officers attended the address and tried to speak to the man. The attack took place in Walworth, south London After he put the baby down he attacked police, stabbing a male officer in the shoulder and head. The 20-year-old attacker was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder. The injured officer was taken to hospital for treatment, but has since been discharged. An investigation into the incident is continuing.

EU needs 'long-term' Russia strategy, says Donald Tusk

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The EU needs a long-term strategy on Russia instead of simply reacting to events, the new EU summit chairman Donald Tusk has said. Mr Tusk said he had been "really moved" by the leaders' discussion of the Ukraine crisis. Earlier, the EU tightened sanctions against Russia over its support for armed separatists in eastern Ukraine. "We need a plan for years… we're not too optimistic, we have to be realistic," Mr Tusk said. "Russia is our strategic problem, not Ukraine," said Mr Tusk, the former Polish Prime Minister. "The biggest challenge is Russia's approach not only to Ukraine but also to Europe. "Our discussion [on Ukraine at dinner] showed Europe united as never before. Russia's behaviour needs a pragmatic solution, a united, common position." Poland, bordering on Ukraine, has long had tense relations with Russia, and is among the most vocal critics of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Crimea target