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Sheffield police officer seriously injured arresting 'axe man' | Sheffield police officer seriously injured arresting 'axe man' |
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A police officer suffered serious injuries when she was injured by a man, reportedly armed with an axe, police said. | |
Four other male officers suffered less serious injuries during the incident at Plowright Close in Sheffield at about 19:50 BST on Wednesday. | |
A man was later arrested nearby on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in custody. | |
The female officer sustained "multiple serious injuries" in the attack. | |
More on this and other local stories in South Yorkshire | More on this and other local stories in South Yorkshire |
A force spokesman said the officers were responding to a "domestic incident" in Plowright Close where they found a man "reportedly armed with an axe". | |
"The PC and a second male officer were injured as they made attempts to arrest the man," he said. | |
"Then three other officers, all men, were also injured as they arrested the man, in his 30s, inside the Co-op store, in Blackstock Road." | |
People living in the area reported the arrival of large numbers of police vehicles as the area was cordoned off. | People living in the area reported the arrival of large numbers of police vehicles as the area was cordoned off. |
Witnesses said the female police officer was injured inside a maisonette, before a man fled to the Co-op and started throwing stock at staff and customers. | |
Deputy Chief Constable Dawn Copley said: "The officers who attended in Gleadless last night were faced with an extremely dangerous situation and showed immense bravery dealing with a violent individual." | |
Dr Alan Billings, South Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner, added: "This is the second incident in this area within a few days. | |
"Fortunately, in both cases arrests have been speedily made and the public at large is not in danger. The community has also rallied round." | |
On Tuesday, a woman was stabbed to death at her home in Gleadless Valley. | |
A man has been charged with her murder. |