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A police sergeant who rushed to the assistance of a partner that got attacked by a knifeman received the Monarch's Honor for Courage.

Sgt Tim Ansell fought with twenty-seven-year-old Jacob Brown following he placed a knife to the throat of his fellow officer Sergeant Marc Foster.

Brown began the violence as the policemen and their partner, Police Constable Marcus Wolstencroft, were speaking to a driver following a traffic accident in that location in mid-2023.

Brown knifed and cut the two Sergeant Ansell and Sgt Foster before Police Constable Wolstencroft incapacitated him with a stun gun.

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

Bodyworn and dashcam recording released by the police department depicted Brown, who was dressed in dark clothing with a hood up, rush to Sgt Foster from behind with a knife outstretched.

He struck the officer who stumbled and went down to the street, before Sgt Ansell intervened and tried to wrestle him to the ground even though being repeatedly struck with the knife.

Police Constable Wolstencroft drew his Taser and waited for a safe opportunity, concluding the fight to an finish.

Sgt Ansell stated audibly: "Can I get help on my neck here, I've been stabbed in the throat."

Sergeant Ansell received two deep cuts to his neck and further wounds to his limbs and torso, whereas Sgt Foster suffered knife wounds.

The department said Sergeant Foster used his bare hands to stem his fellow officer's bleeding before paramedics reached the scene.

The latest honor comes subsequent to the law enforcement team won organizational Courage Honors in October 2023 and the John Egerton Bravery Award from the local Police Federation in early 2024.

They were also awarded a North West Bravery Award in July 2024.

"The actions of all three officers eventually protected each other and meant no civilians experienced any harm."

Brown received a sentence to an indefinite hospital order in spring 2024, per officials.