Kingston police officers were pelted with bricks, bottles and even microwaves during an 18-hour shift on the front line of the first London riot.

Seven suffered injuries after being transferred to Tottenham, where cars, buildings and a bus were set alight on Saturday, August 6.

PC Kai Shepherd, who in June was commended for helping save a baby, suffered a fractured finger during the confrontation with a 500-strong mob.

PC Emma Ferguson had to be taken off work for a week with severe bruising, while PC Nigel Leadbetter needed a CT scan in hospital after receiving a head injury.

Two other PCs, Paul Jenkins and Ben Mullens, returned to the front line after receiving medical attention for their injuries.

And PC Cerith Jones and Sergeant Andy Glen helped push the hostile crowd north, despite also suffering bruises.

Chief inspector of Kingston police operations David Gair said: “The Kingston serial played a key role, along with all the other officers from across London, on the first night of disturbances in Tottenham.

“For three of the officers this was their first public order duty following training.

“Sergeant Glen’s leadership and all of the officers’ determination, courage and commitment in the face of unrelenting violent conduct were outstanding.”