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A ranking policeman who jumped to the assistance of a partner who was ambushed by a knife attacker has been awarded the Monarch's Honor for Courage.

Sgt Tim Ansell grappled with 27-year-old Jacob Brown following he pressed a weapon to the neck of his partner Sgt Marc Foster.

Brown launched his attack as the policemen and their partner, Police Constable Marcus Wolstencroft, were talking to a motorist after a road collision in Whalley Range in July 2023.

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

"Officer stabbed," PC Wolstencroft stated over his communication device.

Bodyworn and dashcam footage made public by the agency revealed Brown, that was clothed in black with a hood up, approach to Sgt Foster from the rear with a knife extended.

He ran into the policeman who tripped and went down to the ground, after which Sergeant Ansell jumped in and struggled to restrain him to the floor even though being repeatedly struck with the weapon.

Police Constable Wolstencroft drew his Taser and sought a open target, bringing the confrontation to an finish.

Sergeant Ansell can be heard to say: "Can I get assistance on my throat here, I've been stabbed in the neck."

Sgt Ansell received two lacerations to his throat and further injuries to his arms and body, whereas Sergeant Foster received knife wounds.

Authorities stated Sergeant Foster utilized his palms to stop his colleague's hemorrhaging prior to emergency responders reached the scene.

The latest recognition follows after the law enforcement team received organizational Valor Recognitions in fall 2023 and the prestigious bravery honor from the local Police Federation in early 2024.

They additionally received a North West Courage Honor in mid-2024.

"The efforts of all three officers ultimately saved each other and resulted in no bystanders suffered any harm."

Brown was given to an psychiatric detention in April 2024, according to the department.