Alarming Video Captures Point Police Suffer Blade Attacks in Ambush

A senior officer that leaped to the help of a partner that was assaulted by a knifeman was granted the King's Commendation for Courage.

Sgt Tim Ansell grappled with 27-yr-old Jacob Brown after he placed a weapon to the throat of his colleague Sergeant Marc Foster.

Brown initiated the assault as the policemen and their third officer, PC Marcus Wolstencroft, were talking to a driver following a traffic accident in the area in July 2023.

Brown attacked with blade both Sergeant Ansell and Sgt Foster prior to Police Constable Wolstencroft incapacitated him with a stun gun.

"Officer knifed," PC Wolstencroft was heard to say over his communication device.

Officer-mounted and dashboard camera footage shared by the agency showed Brown, wearing in dark clothing with a hood covering head, approach to Sgt Foster from the rear with a blade outstretched.

He struck the officer who stumbled and fell to the street, after which Sergeant Ansell stepped in and struggled to restrain him to the floor despite being continually attacked with the knife.

Police Constable Wolstencroft drew his Taser and waited for a open target, ending the fight to an conclusion.

Sgt Ansell can be heard to say: "Please provide assistance on my neck here, I got knifed in the neck."

Sgt Ansell received two open wounds to his throat and more injuries to his limbs and body, while Sgt Foster received knife wounds.

Officials reported Sgt Foster utilized his palms to stop his fellow officer's hemorrhaging prior to paramedics came.

The latest award arrives subsequent to the trio of policemen were granted departmental Valor Recognitions in October 2023 and the prestigious bravery honor from the local officer association in early 2024.

They additionally received a Area Bravery Award in July 2024.

"The actions of each policeman in the end rescued each other and ensured no members of the public endured any harm."

Brown was given to an secure medical confinement in early 2024, per the department.