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One ranking policeman who rushed to the aid of a fellow officer who was ambushed by a knifeman has been awarded the King's Commendation for Valor.

Sgt Tim Ansell struggled against 27-yr-old Jacob Brown after he pressed a knife to the neck of his partner Sgt Marc Foster.

Brown launched his attack as the law enforcement personnel and their partner, Police Constable Marcus Wolstencroft, were conversing to a driver subsequent to a vehicle incident in Whalley Range in mid-2023.

Brown stabbed and slashed both Sgt Ansell and Sgt Foster before PC Wolstencroft stopped him with a Taser.

"Policeman knifed," PC Wolstencroft stated over his radio.

Officer-mounted and vehicle camera recording made public by the agency depicted Brown, who was dressed in dark clothing with a head covered, rush to Sgt Foster from the rear with a knife outstretched.

He struck the policeman who lost balance and dropped to the pavement, before Sergeant Ansell stepped in and struggled to restrain him to the ground although being continually attacked with the knife.

PC Wolstencroft deployed his electric weapon and awaited a safe opportunity, concluding the struggle to an end.

Sgt Ansell was heard stating: "I need help on my throat now, I got knifed in the neck."

Sgt Ansell received two lacerations to his throat and further wounds to his limbs and torso, while Sgt Foster received cut injuries.

Officials said Sergeant Foster employed his hands to stem his colleague's blood loss before paramedics arrived.

The latest recognition arrives after the trio of policemen won internal Bravery Awards in October 2023 and the prestigious bravery honor from the local Police Federation in spring 2024.

They further earned a Regional Bravery Award in July 2024.

"The responses of the entire team in the end protected one another and resulted in no civilians experienced any injuries."

Brown was given to an secure medical confinement in early 2024, according to the department.