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PC stabbed in back during rape arrest in Huyton | PC stabbed in back during rape arrest in Huyton |
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A police constable has been stabbed several times while attempting to arrest a rape suspect on Merseyside. | A police constable has been stabbed several times while attempting to arrest a rape suspect on Merseyside. |
The 30-year-old officer was injured when he and three colleagues on foot patrol stopped the man, 18, on Westmorland Road, Huyton at 11:20 BST. | |
He tried to flee but was caught and is being held on suspicion of attempted murder and rape. | |
The injured officer was taken to hospital with wounds to his back, which are not thought to be life threatening. | The injured officer was taken to hospital with wounds to his back, which are not thought to be life threatening. |
The alleged rape took place in Liverpool in June, Merseyside Police said. | |
Deputy Chief Constable Carl Foulkes paid tribute to the officers involved for their quick response to the knife attack. | Deputy Chief Constable Carl Foulkes paid tribute to the officers involved for their quick response to the knife attack. |
"After seeing their colleague stabbed, three officers continued to attempt to arrest the man and successfully detained him," he said. | "After seeing their colleague stabbed, three officers continued to attempt to arrest the man and successfully detained him," he said. |
"I would like to commend their bravery and that of the officer who has been injured." | "I would like to commend their bravery and that of the officer who has been injured." |