Alarming Recording Reveals Point Officers Get Knifed in Ambush

One senior officer who jumped to the help of a fellow officer that got attacked by a knifeman has been awarded the King's Commendation for Valor.

Sgt Tim Ansell grappled with twenty-seven-year-old Jacob Brown subsequent to he held a knife to the throat of his colleague Sgt Marc Foster.

Brown launched his attack as the law enforcement personnel and their partner, PC Marcus Wolstencroft, were talking to a driver after a traffic accident in the area in summer 2023.

Brown stabbed and slashed the two Sgt Ansell and Sgt Foster prior to PC Wolstencroft stunned him with a stun gun.

"Officer knifed," the constable could be heard saying over his radio.

Bodyworn and vehicle camera recording made public by the police department showed Brown, wearing in black with a head covered, rush to Sgt Foster from behind with a knife extended.

He collided with the officer who lost balance and fell to the street, after which Sgt Ansell jumped in and tried to wrestle him to the floor although being multiple times hit with the blade.

PC Wolstencroft deployed his electric weapon and awaited a safe opportunity, bringing the fight to an conclusion.

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

Sergeant Ansell sustained multiple open wounds to his throat and further cuts to his arms and body, while Sergeant Foster received cut injuries.

Officials said Sgt Foster utilized his palms to control his partner's blood loss before paramedics came.

The new recognition follows after the three officers received internal Courage Honors in late 2023 and the prestigious bravery honor from the area union branch in early 2024.

They additionally received a North West Bravery Award in summer 2024.

"The efforts of the entire team eventually protected each other and meant no bystanders suffered any injuries."

Brown received a sentence to an secure medical confinement in early 2024, as stated by the department.