CCTV footage showing the attempted murder of two police officers during last week's disorder has been released by the Metropolitan Police.

The officers were hit by a green Citroen, driven directly towards them at high speed in Royston Avenue, E4, while they were chasing looters at the Aristocrats clothing store on Chingford Mount Road.

One officer suffered knee and leg injuries and the other sustained shoulder injuries.

They were both taken to hospital and are currently recovering.

Following the incident, which occurred at approximately 1am on August 8, the car, which has the registration number Y132 GHJ, turned right on to Chingford Mount Road and right again onto New Road before it was lost.

Detective Inspector Cliff Haines, said: "We are treating this as attempted murder.

“These individuals clearly had no regard for the safety of the officers or anyone else in their path.

“Judging from the footage and the speed at which this car is being driven I can only assume that the intention was to cause serious harm and injury.

"It is only sheer luck the officers did not sustain more serious injuries.”

Anyone with information relating to the incident is asked to contact the Operation Withern incident room on 020 8345 4142. To remain anonymous contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Click here to view the CCTV footage of the incident