Police in Heywood have arrested and bravely disarmed and arrested a man with a knife following a dispute on West Starkey Street at about 8am this morning
Police from the Rochdale response team attended and calmed the situation.
However, a man came downstairs and made threats to attack the officers while carrying a knife.
The suspect then chased both officers down the street with the knife in his hand before being tasered and detained, and a knife recovered. He is now in custody having been arrested on suspicion of attempted section 18 assault.
Detective Superintendent Richard Hunt said: “We have been celebrating the work of our response officers all week and this perfectly sums up the risks front line officers take day in, day out to protect the public.
“Incidents like this are often fast-moving and unpredictable, and can be incredibly challenging.
“Our two officers remained calm and professional throughout a dangerous situation that could have escalated into something far worse.
“Response policing is one of the most demanding, dynamic and vital functions within modern policing, and I am incredibly proud of how they dealt with this.
“Not only did they handle the immediate danger with professionalism and bravery, but they then carried on with the aftermath of paperwork and rolled on to the next job, demonstrating the resilience and dedication that defines our response officers.
“They are often the first point of contact for members of the public in crisis, engaging with individuals at their most vulnerable.
“In these critical moments, their professionalism, compassion and decisive action can have a lasting impact on people’s lives.”
