Dramatic moment brave police officer tackles knifeman - suffers two-inch slash wound

Footage shows the moment a police officer chases and tackles a knifeman, who violently thrust the blade towards him causing a two-inch slash wound.

Dramatic bodycam footage shows the moment a courageous police officer tackled a knifeman.

The Met Police say Sergeant Jack Taylor chased the man, who violently thrust the blade towards him causing a two-inch slash wound.

They added that despite being injured, Sergeant Taylor pursued and arrested the man before he could hurt anyone else.

The incident happened in London in 2023.

Comment Guidelines

National World encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting. Please review our Community Guidelines before commenting.

News you can trust since 1754
Follow us
©National World Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved.Cookie SettingsTerms and ConditionsPrivacy notice