Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Police officer stabbed with sword in Northampton

A police officer in Northampton was stabbed with a sword on Sunday evening (23 November).


The officer was seriously injured during an incident which occured in the Lakeview area of Northampton.

Northants Police said a man was in custody, with them not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.

Chief Superintendent Paul Fell said: "Officers were called to an incident in Appleby Walk at about 7:45pm on Sunday.

"During the course of the incident an officer was stabbed in the leg with a sword.

"He was admitted to Northampton General Hospital for medical treatment and his injury, whilst serious, is not life threatening. He is expected to make a full recovery."

By Stephen Matthews


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