"PC Yasmin Mechem-Whitfield drew her 50,000-volt Taser stun gun but was hit three times by the 60cm long blade with extreme force as she chased Monzo through alleyways and residential properties."
"Unarmed PC King threw himself between the suspect and his colleague, helping to save her life. He said: I just remember the sword was all the way back above his head and I just remember him coming down three, four times onto Yasmin's head."
"PC Mechem-Whitfield was left with life-changing injuries, including a fractured skull and severe nerve damage. Monzo received a life sentence with a minimum of at least 40 years."
Three Metropolitan Police officers were honored with a London Police Bravery Award for their courageous response to a Samurai sword attack. The assailant, Marcus Arduini Monzo, killed 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin during a psychotic episode. PC Yasmin Mechem-Whitfield was severely injured while pursuing Monzo, who attacked her with a sword. Unarmed PC Cameron King intervened to protect her, risking his own life. Monzo was sentenced to life imprisonment. Other officers were also recognized for their bravery in separate incidents involving violent suspects.
Read at www.standard.co.uk
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