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One police sergeant that leaped to the assistance of a fellow officer that was assaulted by a knifeman received the King's Commendation for Courage.

Sgt Tim Ansell grappled with 27-year-old Jacob Brown after he pressed a knife to the throat of his partner Sergeant Marc Foster.

Brown launched his attack as the law enforcement personnel and their third officer, PC Marcus Wolstencroft, were talking to a motorist following a traffic accident in Whalley Range in July 2023.

Brown attacked with blade both Sgt Ansell and Sergeant Foster prior to PC Wolstencroft stopped him with a stun gun.

"Policeman stabbed," PC Wolstencroft was heard to say over his communication device.

Officer-mounted and vehicle camera recording shared by the police department showed Brown, that was clothed in black with a hood covering head, approach to Sergeant Foster from the rear with a knife pointed forward.

He ran into the officer 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 blade.

PC Wolstencroft deployed his electric weapon and awaited a open target, ending the confrontation to an end.

Sgt Ansell stated audibly: "I need help on my neck now, I'm bleeding in the throat."

Sgt Ansell sustained two deep cuts to his neck and more wounds to his limbs and torso, while Sergeant Foster experienced slash wounds.

Authorities said Sgt Foster employed his hands to stem his fellow officer's bleeding before paramedics arrived.

The new recognition arrives subsequent to the three officers won departmental Courage Honors in fall 2023 and the prestigious bravery honor from the local union branch in spring 2024.

They were also awarded a North West Bravery Award in July 2024.

"The actions of each policeman ultimately rescued one another and ensured no bystanders experienced any injuries."

Brown received a sentence to an psychiatric detention in April 2024, as stated by authorities.