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| Michigan police officer 'stable' after stabbing at airport | |
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| A police officer has been stabbed in the back and neck at an airport in Michigan, police say. | A police officer has been stabbed in the back and neck at an airport in Michigan, police say. |
| The officer is in hospital recovering. "Please keep the officer in your prayers," said Michigan State Police on Twitter. | The officer is in hospital recovering. "Please keep the officer in your prayers," said Michigan State Police on Twitter. |
| The Bishop International Airport in Flint has been evacuated and additional officers have been stationed at city hall, officials say. | The Bishop International Airport in Flint has been evacuated and additional officers have been stationed at city hall, officials say. |
| The officer appears to have been targeted, police tell local media. | The officer appears to have been targeted, police tell local media. |
| One suspect is in custody. | One suspect is in custody. |
| Local media report that the officer is Lieutenant Jeff Neville, who is now in a stable condition. | |
| Sources tell ABC 12 in Flint that Mr Neville was standing at his post at the top of the escalators when he was approached from behind and attacked with a large knife. | |
| The incident took place shortly after 09:00 local time (13:00 GMT) on Wednesday. | |
| The FBI are leading the investigation, in partnership with airport and local law enforcement agencies. | The FBI are leading the investigation, in partnership with airport and local law enforcement agencies. |
| Flint Mayor Karen Weaver said in a statement: "My thoughts and prayers are with all of our law enforcement officers who work to service and protect us each and every day. | Flint Mayor Karen Weaver said in a statement: "My thoughts and prayers are with all of our law enforcement officers who work to service and protect us each and every day. |
| "I want the public to know that several agencies are involved and working to ensure the situation is under control." | "I want the public to know that several agencies are involved and working to ensure the situation is under control." |
| They are taking extra precautions just to be safe, she added. |