THIS is the moment a hero cop single-handedly tackled a knife-wielding suspect who was trying to stab another man.
PC Morgan Younger managed to wrestle the attacker to the ground, disarm and restrain him while calling for back-up at a petrol station in Lewisham, south-east London, on Saturday.
MET POLICE/UNPIXSThis is the moment a hero cop single-handedly tackled a knife-wielding suspect[/caption]
MET POLICE/UNPIXSHe saw a man grab a victim around the throat and try to stab him with a large knife[/caption]
The officer had stopped at the petrol station at around 3pm to quickly buy a drink.
He saw a man grab the victim around the throat and try to stab him with a large knife.
PC Younger, who is attached to South East Command Unit and has five years’ service, managed to bring him to the floor and disarm him without any help.
He restrained him single-handedly, kept him under control for five minutes before other officers arrived.
He also managed to arrest the man for attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon.
The alleged knifeman, in his 60s, remains in custody.
He has been further arrested for handling stolen goods and being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs after his home was searched.
The victim, aged in his 40s, was not injured.
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Jon Savell said: “This is outstanding work from an officer who was on patrol alone, saw a very violent crime in progress and, without hesitation, raced in to assist.
“I cannot overstate how proud we are in the Met today of his quick thinking and bravery.
“He was calm and professional and everything we want our police officers to be.
“I have no doubt without his intervention, the victim would have been seriously injured.”
PAPC Morgan Younger managed to take the attacker to the ground[/caption]
MET POLICE/UNPIXSThe officer had stopped at the petrol station at around 3pm[/caption]
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