Emergency Services News
DONATE
No Result
View All Result
  • Police
  • Body-Worn Camera Footage
  • National Crime Agency
  • Police Pursuits
  • Police Dogs In Action
  • Court Results
  • Ambulance
  • Fire Service
  • NHS
  • Assaulted on Duty
  • Must See Videos
  • Guest Blog
  • Hoax Calls
  • Rewards & Discounts
  • About ESN
  • Contact
Emergency Services News
No Result
View All Result

Off-Duty Cop Nominated For Bravery Award After Tackling Knifeman Who Stabbed Emergency Worker In The Heart

by John J Johnson
10 November 2021
in Police Service
4 min read
1
Off-Duty Cop Nominated For Bravery Award After Tackling Knifeman Who Stabbed Emergency Worker In The Heart
41
SHARES
2k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

A hero cop has been nominated for a police bravery award after tackling a knifeman who had just stabbed an emergency worker in the heart. 

The off-duty West Midlands Police officer, PC Matthew Evans, spotted the attack near to the Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel east London in October 2019. 

Despite having no radio, no stab vest and no PPE, the officer, without any regard for his own safety, put himself between the attacker, Mohammed Uddin, and his victim. 

Uddin, who was high on drugs at the time of the attack, ran away from the scene, but the 42-year-old officer ran after him. 

Once PC Evans caught up with Uddin, he tackled him to the ground and kept him there until backup arrived.

As well as following us on Twitter ☝️☝️☝️ you can also find us on YouTube 👉https://t.co/J1ll5kgSow 👈

— Emergency-Services.News (@ES_News_) October 8, 2021

The officer was bitten by Uddin as a hostile crowd gathered around the pair, with some onlookers trying to prevent the officer from holding the knifeman down. 

Metropolitan Police response team officers arrived on the scene and took Uddin into custody. 

Colleagues took PC Evans to St Thomas’ Hospital to receive treatment for the bite wound before giving up the rest of his day off to attend Stoke Newington Police Station, meeting the investigation team and providing a recorded witness interview.

His compelling evidence for the Crown Prosecution Service saw Uddin convicted of wounding with intent at The Old Bailey and jailed for 12 years and nine months in March 2020. 

He had previous convictions for robbery and possessing knives in public.

The victim of the knife attack survived after emergency surgery at the Royal London Hospital.

PC Evans, an officer with 22 years’ service and based at Birmingham West NPU, has already received a Deputy Commissioner’s award from the Metropolitan Police.

West Midlands Police Federation has now nominated him for the Police Bravery Awards 2021.

The senior investigating officer, Detective Gavin Markey, said the attack would likely have continued but for PC Evans’ intervention, with “the outcome far worse for the victim”.

PC Evans

Recalling the attack, PC Evans said: 

“When I saw the guy being stabbed, for me there wasn’t a choice to make – I had to stop him before he killed someone.

“I’m glad everything turned out well in the end. The doctors, nurses and hospital staff performed a miracle in saving that man’s life.”

Jon Nott, chair of West Midlands Police Federation, said: 

“PC Evans acted in the finest traditions of British policing when he fearlessly tackled this violent offender.

“He was utterly exceptional and beyond brave. He chased and detained a suspect with a knife, knowing that he had just viciously stabbed another man in the street.

“With absolutely no regard for his own safety, he was simply determined to catch a violent individual. 

“He was then subjected to an assault himself, but his tenacity showed through to ensure this male was unable to escape and the knife he had with him was recovered.

“PC Evans went above and beyond to ensure the offender was captured. He did more than many people would have done, putting himself in harm’s way to catch a dangerous man. He has rightly been commended for the courage he displayed.”

Sir David Thompson, the Chief Constable of West Midlands Police, said: 

“Matt is a cracking officer. He is a big presence in Birmingham city centre and an outstanding nominee for this selfless act. He is one of our finest.”

The Police Bravery Awards 2021, organised by the Police Federation of England and Wales, will be held in London in December.

Got a story, guest blog, picture or video? Email our team: contact@emergency-services.news

CLICK HERE to check out our most popular videos and social media groups and to join our FREE newsletter.  

Recommended video:

Before you go...

WE NEED YOUR HELP. As former emergency services & armed forces personnel, we pride ourselves on bringing you important, fast-moving and breaking news stories & videos which are free from the negative 'anti' bias which is often directed at the emergency services & NHS by some sections of the mainstream media.

One of the reasons we started 'Emergency Services News' back in 2018 was because we became tired of reading badly informed stories about the emergency services.

We want to be the unheard voice of the remarkable men and women who serve in the emergency services, NHS and armed forces. And with around 500k page views each month, we are getting there!

As income from ads, the mainstay source of income for most publishers, continues to decline; we need the help of you, our readers.

You can support emergency services news from as little as £1. It only takes a minute. Every contribution, however big or small, is vital for our future.

Please help us to continue to highlight the life-saving work of the emergency services, NHS and armed forces by becoming a supporter.

SUPPORT EMERGENCY SERVICES NEWS
Share16Tweet10

Related Posts

met police sign
Police Service

Met Police Firearms Officer Charged With Dangerous Driving After Responding To ‘Terrorist Attack’

Met Firearms Officer Sacked After Punching Teenager Following Attempted Robbery Call
Police Service

‘We’ve Got Nothing To Hide’ Met Police Fed Boss Calls For Footage Of Santos Stop To Be Released

Man Arrested After 87-Year-Old Male Is Stabbed To Death As He Rode His Mobility Scooter
Police Service

Man Arrested After 87-Year-Old Male Is Stabbed To Death As He Rode His Mobility Scooter

Teenage Car Thief Found Hiding Inside A Giant Teddy Bear
Police Service

Teenage Car Thief Found Hiding Inside A Giant Teddy Bear

Chief Constable On Response: ‘Every Call Has Been A Missing Person, Mental Health Crisis Or Concern For Safety’
Police Service

Chief Constable On Response: ‘Every Call Has Been A Missing Person, Mental Health Crisis Or Concern For Safety’

police high vis jacket 2
Police Service

Former Cop Used Police Systems To Gather ‘Upsetting’ Information About Ex-Partner

Load More

Comments 1

  1. Kevan Chippindall-Higgin says:
    9 months ago

    12 years for stabbing someone in the heart? Seriously? He should be locked up for life and if not a British citizen, deported instead of jail. If he has dependents reliant upon benefits, it goes too.

    Our jails should be regarded as places to cage dangerous people for the safety of the community rather than a form of punishment. If he is non British, he must go back where he came from and never return. It is as simple as that.

    Reply

Let us know what you think in the comments below Cancel reply

  • Police
  • Body-Worn Camera Footage
  • National Crime Agency
  • Police Pursuits
  • Police Dogs In Action
  • Court Results
  • Ambulance
  • Fire Service
  • NHS
  • Assaulted on Duty
  • Must See Videos
  • Guest Blog
  • Hoax Calls
  • Rewards & Discounts
  • About ESN
  • Contact
© Emergency Services News
No Result
View All Result
  • Police
  • Body-Worn Camera Footage
  • National Crime Agency
  • Police Pursuits
  • Police Dogs In Action
  • Court Results
  • Ambulance
  • Fire Service
  • NHS
  • Assaulted on Duty
  • Must See Videos
  • Guest Blog
  • Hoax Calls
  • Rewards & Discounts
  • About ESN
  • Contact

 

Loading Comments...