Three Greater Manchester Police officers have been hospitalised after they responded to multiple calls from the public concerning a male who was smashing up cars with a metal pole and who was armed with a knife.
The incident happened at around 04:25 hours on Saturday 15 August at Kingsbridge Court on Kingsbridge Road.
When officers arrived on the scene, the male still had possession of the pole and the knife and was again smashing up cars.
One of the first officers on the scene deployed her taser, but the male continued his attack and assaulted her. Additional units arrived on the scene and attempted to take the male into custody.
One police officer was stabbed during the struggle. It is believed that his injuries are not life-threatening. A third officer was also injured as they attempted to bring the male under control.
A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault and criminal damage.
Harpurhey councillor Pat Karney said:
“All of Harpurhey will be shocked to hear of this disgusting attack.
“I hope the officers recover soon.
“We will work closely with the police to bring this cowardly attacker to justice.”
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said:
“Shortly before 4.25 am on Saturday 15 August 2020, police were called to Kingsbridge Court on Kingsbridge Road to reports of a man causing a disturbance, smashing up cars with a metal pole and in possession of a knife.
“In detaining the man, three officers were injured and received treatment in hospital, with one male officer sustaining injuries believed to have been caused by a knife.
“He is currently being treated in hospital for minor injuries.
“The man – aged 24 – was tasered and subsequently detained. He is under arrest on suspicion of assault and criminal damage.
“He is currently being treated in hospital for minor injuries.
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