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A police sergeant that leaped to the aid of a colleague who was ambushed by a knifeman has been awarded the King's Commendation for Bravery.

Sgt Tim Ansell struggled against 27-year-old Jacob Brown subsequent to he held a weapon to the neck of his partner Sergeant Marc Foster.

Brown began the violence as the policemen and their third officer, PC Marcus Wolstencroft, were talking to a driver subsequent to a vehicle incident in that location in mid-2023.

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

"Policeman stabbed," the constable was heard to say over his communication device.

Officer-mounted and dashcam footage made public by the force revealed Brown, who was dressed in dark clothing with a hood covering head, rush to Sgt Foster from the rear with a blade outstretched.

He struck the officer who lost balance and fell to the street, after which Sergeant Ansell stepped in and tried to wrestle him to the floor even though being multiple times hit with the knife.

PC Wolstencroft drew his Taser and awaited a clear shot, ending the confrontation to an end.

Sergeant Ansell was heard stating: "Can I get help on my throat now, I've been stabbed in the neck."

Sergeant Ansell received two open wounds to his throat and additional cuts to his limbs and torso, whereas Sergeant Foster received cut injuries.

The department reported Sgt Foster employed his hands to stop his fellow officer's hemorrhaging prior to paramedics came.

This most recent honor arrives subsequent to the trio of policemen were granted organizational Valor Recognitions in fall 2023 and the prestigious bravery honor from the area union branch in early 2024.

They additionally received a North West Valor Recognition in mid-2024.

"The efforts of the entire team in the end rescued themselves and ensured no members of the public suffered any injuries."

Brown was sentenced to an psychiatric detention in spring 2024, as stated by officials.