Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after police officer stabbed in the neck in 'abhorrent' attack

A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a West Mercia Police officer was stabbed in the neck while conducting searches in a village.

Police officers were called to reports of a man acting suspiciously in the village of Clifton, near Kempsey in Worcestershire.

Officers were called at around 7.30pm last night (April 19).

While conducting searches of the area a female police officer was stabbed in the neck by the suspect.

The officer was taken to hospital for treatment and has since been discharged.

The suspect fled the scene but was very swiftly located and arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. He remained in custody this afternoon.

Chief Superintendent Edd Williams said: “This is a truly shocking incident, and our thoughts are with the officer who was injured.

“Police officers are dedicated to protecting people, and to be attacked while doing their job is abhorrent.

“I’m pleased that the officer has now been discharged from hospital, although the outcome could easily have been very different.”