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One ranking policeman who jumped to the aid of a fellow officer who was ambushed by a blade-wielder received the Monarch's Honor for Valor.

Sgt Tim Ansell grappled with 27-year-old Jacob Brown subsequent to he held a weapon to the neck of his colleague Sergeant Marc Foster.

Brown initiated the assault as the policemen and their third officer, PC Marcus Wolstencroft, were speaking to a driver subsequent to a vehicle incident in that location in July 2023.

Brown attacked with blade the two Sgt Ansell and Sgt Foster prior to PC Wolstencroft incapacitated him with a electric weapon.

"Policeman attacked," the officer stated over his communication device.

Bodyworn and vehicle camera footage released by the agency revealed Brown, who was dressed in black with a hood up, run up to Sgt Foster from behind with a knife outstretched.

He collided with the officer who stumbled and fell to the ground, before Sergeant Ansell stepped in and attempted to subdue him to the floor although being repeatedly struck with the knife.

Police Constable Wolstencroft deployed his electric weapon and waited for a open target, bringing the fight to an finish.

Sergeant Ansell stated audibly: "Can I get something on my throat now, I've been stabbed in the throat."

Sgt Ansell received two deep cuts to his neck and further wounds to his arms and torso, while Sergeant Foster received slash wounds.

The department reported Sergeant Foster employed his hands to control his fellow officer's blood loss prior to paramedics reached the scene.

The latest recognition comes subsequent to the trio of policemen received internal Valor Recognitions in late 2023 and the prestigious bravery honor from the local officer association in spring 2024.

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

"The actions of all three officers in the end rescued each other and resulted in no civilians experienced any injuries."

Brown was sentenced to an psychiatric detention in spring 2024, per officials.