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

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

Brown launched his attack as the officers and their partner, PC Marcus Wolstencroft, were speaking to a motorist following a traffic accident in that location in summer 2023.

Brown attacked with blade the two Sgt Ansell and Sgt Foster before Police Constable Wolstencroft incapacitated him with a Taser.

"Policeman attacked," PC Wolstencroft was heard to say over his radio.

Officer-mounted and vehicle camera recording released by the police department depicted Brown, wearing in black with a head covered, rush to Sgt Foster from behind with a weapon outstretched.

He struck the officer who stumbled and went down to the ground, before Sergeant Ansell jumped in and tried to wrestle him to the ground even though being repeatedly struck with the blade.

Police Constable Wolstencroft drew his Taser and sought a safe opportunity, bringing the confrontation to an end.

Sgt Ansell stated audibly: "Can I get something on my throat now, I got knifed in the neck."

Sgt Ansell suffered multiple lacerations to his throat and further wounds to his limbs and body, while Sgt Foster suffered slash wounds.

The department stated Sergeant Foster used his bare hands to stop his fellow officer's blood loss before emergency responders arrived.

This most recent recognition arrives subsequent to the law enforcement team won departmental Bravery Awards in October 2023 and the John Egerton Bravery Award from the regional union branch in spring 2024.

They further earned a Regional Valor Recognition in summer 2024.

"The efforts of all three officers eventually saved each other and resulted in no members of the public endured any wounds."

Brown received a sentence to an indefinite hospital order in early 2024, as stated by the department.