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A ranking policeman who rushed to the aid of a partner who was ambushed by a blade-wielder was granted the Monarch's Honor for Bravery.

Sergeant Tim Ansell struggled against 27-yr-old Jacob Brown following he pressed a knife to the throat of his colleague Sgt Marc Foster.

Brown initiated the assault as the law enforcement personnel and their colleague, Police Constable Marcus Wolstencroft, were talking to a driver following a traffic accident in Whalley Range in mid-2023.

Brown stabbed and slashed both Sergeant Ansell and Sgt Foster prior to Police Constable Wolstencroft stopped him with a electric weapon.

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

Bodyworn and dashboard camera footage made public by the agency revealed Brown, who was dressed in black with a head covered, run up to Sgt Foster from the rear with a weapon outstretched.

He struck the officer who tripped and went down to the ground, before Sgt Ansell stepped in and tried to wrestle him to the ground despite being repeatedly struck with the knife.

Police Constable Wolstencroft drew his Taser and awaited a clear shot, bringing the fight to an end.

Sergeant Ansell stated audibly: "I need something on my neck now, I'm bleeding in the neck."

Sgt Ansell sustained two lacerations to his neck and further cuts to his arms and torso, whereas Sgt Foster suffered slash wounds.

The department reported Sergeant Foster used his bare hands to stop his fellow officer's blood loss before medical personnel came.

The new recognition follows subsequent to the three officers were granted departmental Valor Recognitions in fall 2023 and the John Egerton Bravery Award from the regional officer association in early 2024.

They were also awarded a Regional Valor Recognition in July 2024.

"The actions of the entire team ultimately rescued themselves and resulted in no civilians suffered any injuries."

Brown was sentenced to an psychiatric detention in early 2024, according to officials.