A POLICE officer seriously injured fighting off the London Bridge attackers hopes to return to work next month as he revealed he is able to walk by himself again.

One year on from the atrocity, which left eight innocent people dead, Wayne Marques thanked the public for their “inspiring” support.

The British Transport Police (BTP) officer, 39, said he had made “significant progress” and expressed his eagerness to get back to work in July, but admitted he still has a way to go in his recovery.

Pc Marques was hailed a hero after fighting off terrorists Khuram Butt, Rachid Redouane and Youssef Zaghba with just his baton.

He conceded that his family still have concerns about his return but said: “It’s a job that I enjoy. It’s who I am, to be honest.”