A police officer was injured arresting a group of teenagers suspected of drug dealing offences.

At around 12.25am today (July 14) officers stopped a vehicle on Brook Road, Buckhurst Hill.

While searching the suspects they found drugs and a large amount of cash.

One of the officers was injured while making one of the arrests.

A 17-year-old boy from Wimslow, Cheshire, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and possession of drugs with intent to supply.

A 17-year-old boy from Ilford was arrested on suspicion of resisting arrest and possession of drugs with intent to supply.

A 19-year-old man from Chigwell was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of drugs. They all remain in custody for questioning.