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A ranking policeman that leaped to the assistance of a partner that was assaulted by a knife attacker has been awarded the King's Commendation for Courage.

Sergeant Tim Ansell fought with 27-yr-old Jacob Brown following he held a weapon to the neck of his colleague Sergeant Marc Foster.

Brown began the violence as the officers and their third officer, PC Marcus Wolstencroft, were conversing to a motorist subsequent to a road collision in that location in July 2023.

Brown attacked with blade the two Sergeant Ansell and Sergeant Foster prior to Police Constable Wolstencroft stopped him with a Taser.

"Policeman stabbed," PC Wolstencroft stated over his radio.

Bodyworn and dashcam footage made public by the agency depicted Brown, who was dressed in black with a head covered, approach to Sergeant Foster from the rear with a weapon pointed forward.

He struck the officer who lost balance and fell to the street, after which Sgt Ansell jumped in and attempted to subdue him to the ground even though being repeatedly struck with the blade.

Police Constable Wolstencroft drew his Taser and waited for a open target, concluding the struggle to an finish.

Sgt Ansell was heard stating: "Can I get assistance on my neck now, I'm bleeding in the neck."

Sergeant Ansell suffered two lacerations to his throat and further cuts to his limbs and torso, while Sgt Foster received cut injuries.

Officials said Sergeant Foster employed his hands to stop his colleague's hemorrhaging prior to paramedics arrived.

The new recognition follows subsequent to the law enforcement team won departmental Courage Honors in late 2023 and the prestigious bravery honor from the regional officer association in spring 2024.

They additionally received a Area Courage Honor in mid-2024.

"The efforts of the entire team in the end saved themselves and ensured no bystanders suffered any harm."

Brown was given to an secure medical confinement in spring 2024, according to authorities.