Brave Pc injured as he tackled man with 9in knife
A police officer who bravely tackled a man wielding a large knife in a Dudley street has received an award for his commitment to protecting the public.
Pc Wayne Trueman quickly responded to reports of men being seen with a blade in Mill Street, Brierley Hill, last November.
He spotted a suspect waving a 24cm knife in the street and feared for the safety of others in the area so courageously approached the armed man before spraying him with CS type spray after he refused to put the weapon down.
The man threw the kitchen knife into a garden and fled but was caught after a foot chase by Pc Trueman who suffering a facial injury while arresting him.
A 42-year-old man was found guilty of possessing a knife a public and jailed for three months last December.
Pc Trueman was awarded a Chief Constable’s Commendation for his actions at an awards ceremony at Tally Ho last week.
Sergeant Richard Galbraith, from Brierley Hill police, said: "This was a real show of bravery from Pc Trueman.
"He was acutely aware of the risk posed to himself and others and was prepared to put himself in danger to protect the public."
