Man stabbed police officer in the arm

A man has been sentenced to more than six years in prison after stabbing a police officer with a kitchen knife.

The attack happened on the afternoon of 19 March when officers on patrol, in Cambridge, spotted Reis Treby riding a bike. Recognising him as someone with known links to drug dealing, they attempted to stop and arrest him.

As the officers grabbed hold of the 26-year-old, in Headley Street, one of them was stabbed in the arm.

The neighbourhood officer was taken to hospital where he was treated for a deep laceration to his left forearm. He has since returned to work.

Treby, of Colville Road, Cambridge, was searched and found with more than £650 in cash and cannabis. The kitchen knife was found discarded nearby.

In interview Treby admitted all of the offences and told police he was removing the knife from his waistband as he was concerned he was going to be ‘accidentally stabbed’ in the process of being arrested. He said he had ‘no intention’ of causing injuries to any police officers.

At Peterborough Crown Court yesterday (25 June), Treby was sentenced to six years and four months in prison. He previously pleaded guilty to possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent, possession of criminal property and possession with intent to supply cannabis.

Detective Constable Lee Steeden, who investigated, said: “This incident is a stark reminder of the dangers our officers face every single day. They were simply doing their jobs, patrolling the streets, tackling crime, and protecting the public.

“Treby claimed he had no intention of hurting a police officer. The idea that carrying a knife provides protection is a dangerous misconception, which as demonstrated in this case, brings more harm than security.”

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