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A senior officer that leaped to the help of a fellow officer that got attacked by a knifeman received the Monarch's Honor for Courage.

Sgt Tim Ansell fought with twenty-seven-year-old Jacob Brown following he held a weapon to the throat of his partner Sgt Marc Foster.

Brown launched his attack as the officers and their partner, PC Marcus Wolstencroft, were speaking to a driver following a vehicle incident in the area in mid-2023.

Brown stabbed and slashed the two Sgt Ansell and Sergeant Foster before Police Constable Wolstencroft stopped him with a electric weapon.

"Policeman knifed," the officer stated over his communication device.

Bodyworn and vehicle camera recording released by the police department depicted Brown, that was clothed in dark clothing with a hood up, run up to Sgt Foster from behind with a blade outstretched.

He struck the officer who tripped and went down to the pavement, before Sergeant Ansell jumped in and attempted to subdue him to the pavement despite being repeatedly struck with the knife.

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

Sgt Ansell was heard stating: "Please provide assistance on my throat now, I got knifed in the throat."

Sergeant Ansell sustained multiple open wounds to his throat and additional wounds to his arms and torso, while Sergeant Foster suffered slash wounds.

Authorities said Sergeant Foster utilized his palms to stop his fellow officer's blood loss prior to medical personnel came.

The new award follows after the law enforcement team won departmental Valor Recognitions in fall 2023 and the police federation award from the local officer association in early 2024.

They were also awarded a Area Valor Recognition in July 2024.

"The efforts of all three officers ultimately saved themselves and resulted in no members of the public suffered any harm."

Brown received a sentence to an secure medical confinement in spring 2024, as stated by officials.