Officers who were stabbed praised for bravery

Two police officers who were repeatedly stabbed while trying to arrest a man have been praised for their bravery.

Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (Pirc) launched an inquiry into the incident, which took place in Greenock in June, to consider the actions of the officers who responded to the scene.

The incident saw PC Laura Sayer and PC Kenneth Mackenzie both stabbed in their neck, arms and face while they were trying to arrest him in his home.

The attacker was knocked over by a police vehicle in order to incapacitate him, an action described as “necessary and appropriate”.

Commissioner Kate Frame said: “The two officers who initially went to the man’s home were subjected to a sustained and violent attack, dur- ing which they were repeatedly stabbed.

“Despite being seriously injured and bleeding heavily, one of the officers managed to pursue the man into the street where there were a number of people going about their daily business.”