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A senior officer who jumped to the assistance of a colleague who was ambushed by a knifeman received the King's Commendation for Courage.

Sgt Tim Ansell fought with 27-yr-old Jacob Brown subsequent to he placed a weapon to the neck of his fellow officer Sgt Marc Foster.

Brown began the violence as the officers and their third officer, Police Constable Marcus Wolstencroft, were speaking to a motorist after a traffic accident in that location in July 2023.

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

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

Officer-mounted and vehicle camera recording shared by the force showed Brown, wearing in black with a head covered, run up to Sergeant Foster from the rear with a knife extended.

He struck the policeman who lost balance and dropped to the pavement, before Sgt Ansell jumped in and attempted to subdue him to the pavement despite being continually attacked with the blade.

Police Constable Wolstencroft deployed his electric weapon and sought a safe opportunity, ending the confrontation to an conclusion.

Sgt Ansell can be heard to say: "I need help on my neck now, I'm bleeding in the neck."

Sgt Ansell sustained multiple lacerations to his neck and more wounds to his arms and torso, whereas Sergeant Foster suffered slash wounds.

The department said Sergeant Foster utilized his palms to control his fellow officer's bleeding prior to emergency responders came.

The latest honor comes subsequent to the trio of policemen were granted internal Courage Honors in October 2023 and the police federation award from the local officer association in spring 2024.

They additionally received a Area Bravery Award in July 2024.

"The efforts of the entire team ultimately saved one another and ensured no bystanders experienced any injuries."

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