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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 female police officer is in hospital with serious injuries after being injured by a man, reportedly armed with an axe, South Yorkshire Police have said. A police officer suffered serious injuries when she was injured by a man, reportedly armed with an axe, police said.
Four other officers, all men, suffered less serious injuries during the incident at Plowright Close in Sheffield at about 19:50 BST on Wednesday night. 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 inside the Co-op store in Blackstock Road on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in custody A man was later arrested nearby on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in custody.
The force is appealing for witnesses. The female officer sustained "multiple serious injuries" in the attack.
More on this and other local stories in South YorkshireMore on this and other local stories in South Yorkshire
A force spokesman said: "The Sheffield PC suffered multiple serious injuries while responding to a domestic incident in Plowright Close at around 19:50 last night where a man was reportedly armed with an axe. 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. "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." "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.