One police officer fractured his hand and a female colleague was punched in the face during a spit filled attack in Lewisham.

Lewisham Police say a man decamped from a stolen moped before punching a female officer in the face and spitting at her colleagues last night.

The moped was recovered, and the man remains in custody.

Lewisham MPS Tweeted: "#VCTF officers injured last night in SE6 area after a male decamped from a stolen moped.

"Several officers spat at in the face, female officer punched in the face, and officer fractured hand."

A spokesman told News Shopper: "The officers are well under the circumstances."

However, Lewisham MPS would not give further details such as a specific location of the attack.

The incident comes days after another Violent Crime Force officer was attacked, this time in Deptford on May 19.

READ: Lewisham police officer bitten in 'horrific' attack in Deptford

News Shopper:

The police officer suffered the "horrific injury" after being beaten on the arm.

He was rushed to St Thomas’ Hospital and is now recovering.