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One police sergeant who jumped to the aid of a colleague that got attacked by a blade-wielder was granted the King's Commendation for Valor.

Sgt Tim Ansell grappled with 27-yr-old Jacob Brown following he pressed a knife to the throat of his partner Sgt Marc Foster.

Brown began the violence as the law enforcement personnel and their colleague, PC Marcus Wolstencroft, were conversing to a driver after a road collision in Whalley Range in summer 2023.

Brown knifed and cut both Sergeant Ansell and Sgt Foster prior to Police Constable Wolstencroft incapacitated him with a stun gun.

"Officer knifed," the constable was heard to say over his communication device.

Officer-mounted and dashcam footage shared by the agency depicted Brown, who was dressed in dark clothing with a hood up, approach to Sergeant Foster from behind with a knife extended.

He struck the officer who lost balance and fell to the pavement, before Sergeant Ansell stepped in and tried to wrestle him to the floor despite being repeatedly struck with the blade.

PC Wolstencroft pulled his stun gun and sought a safe opportunity, concluding the struggle to an conclusion.

Sgt Ansell was heard stating: "I need help on my neck now, I'm bleeding in the throat."

Sergeant Ansell received two open wounds to his throat and more cuts to his arms and torso, while Sgt Foster received knife wounds.

The department reported Sergeant Foster utilized his palms to stop his partner's blood loss before paramedics reached the scene.

The new recognition comes subsequent to the trio of policemen won internal Bravery Awards in fall 2023 and the police federation award from the regional officer association in April 2024.

They additionally received a Area Valor Recognition in mid-2024.

"The efforts of all three officers in the end protected one another and resulted in no civilians suffered any injuries."

Brown was sentenced to an secure medical confinement in April 2024, as stated by officials.