Shocking Footage Reveals Moment Law Enforcement Suffer Blade Attacks in Surprise Attack
A ranking policeman who rushed to the help of a fellow officer that was assaulted by a knife attacker has been awarded the Monarch's Honor for Bravery.
Sergeant Tim Ansell struggled against 27-year-old Jacob Brown following he pressed a knife to the neck of his partner Sergeant Marc Foster.
Brown launched his attack as the officers and their partner, Police Constable Marcus Wolstencroft, were speaking to a motorist after a vehicle incident in the area in summer 2023.
Brown knifed and cut the two Sgt Ansell and Sergeant Foster before Police Constable Wolstencroft stunned him with a electric weapon.
"Policeman attacked," the officer could be heard saying over his communication device.
Bodyworn and dashboard camera footage released by the force depicted Brown, who was dressed in black with a head covered, run up to Sgt Foster from the rear with a blade pointed forward.
He struck the officer who lost balance and went down to the street, after which Sgt Ansell stepped in and attempted to subdue him to the floor although being repeatedly struck with the knife.
PC Wolstencroft pulled his stun gun and awaited a clear shot, concluding the struggle to an finish.
Sgt Ansell was heard stating: "Can I get assistance on my throat here, I've been stabbed in the neck."
Sergeant Ansell received two open wounds to his throat and additional injuries to his arms and body, while Sgt Foster experienced slash wounds.
The department reported Sgt Foster utilized his palms to stem his partner's hemorrhaging prior to medical personnel reached the scene.
This most recent award follows subsequent to the trio of policemen won internal Bravery Awards in October 2023 and the police federation award from the area Police Federation in April 2024.
They additionally received a Regional Courage Honor in July 2024.
"The efforts of each policeman in the end rescued one another and resulted in no members of the public experienced any injuries."
Brown was sentenced to an indefinite hospital order in April 2024, according to officials.
