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A police sergeant who jumped to the help of a partner that was assaulted by a blade-wielder received the Monarch's Honor for Courage.

Sgt Tim Ansell grappled with 27-yr-old Jacob Brown following he placed a knife to the throat of his partner Sgt Marc Foster.

Brown began the violence as the officers and their partner, PC Marcus Wolstencroft, were speaking to a driver following a road collision in Whalley Range in summer 2023.

Brown attacked with blade both Sergeant Ansell and Sergeant Foster before Police Constable Wolstencroft stunned him with a Taser.

"Policeman attacked," the constable was heard to say over his communication device.

Bodyworn and vehicle camera footage shared by the agency revealed Brown, wearing in dark clothing with a head covered, run up to Sergeant Foster from behind with a weapon pointed forward.

He collided with the policeman who tripped and dropped to the ground, before Sergeant Ansell intervened and tried to wrestle him to the pavement even though being multiple times hit with the knife.

PC Wolstencroft drew his Taser and awaited a open target, ending the struggle to an end.

Sgt Ansell can be heard to say: "Can I get help on my neck now, I got knifed in the throat."

Sgt Ansell suffered multiple lacerations to his throat and further cuts to his arms and body, whereas Sgt Foster suffered slash wounds.

Authorities stated Sgt Foster employed his hands to stem his fellow officer's blood loss before medical personnel arrived.

This most recent honor arrives subsequent to the three officers were granted organizational Valor Recognitions in late 2023 and the John Egerton Bravery Award from the regional union branch in April 2024.

They further earned a North West Bravery Award in mid-2024.

"The responses of each policeman ultimately saved themselves and ensured no members of the public experienced any wounds."

Brown was given to an indefinite hospital order in April 2024, per the department.