A surprising video shows the moment a person attacked a police officer with a four-foot long sword in East London.
Dagenham resident Anthony Browne, 63, was sentenced to seven years and 4 months’ imprisonment at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Friday (April 16) in connection with the terrifying assault.
Police had been referred to as at 7.40pm on November 30, 2020 to studies of a disturbance and a person behaving aggressively at a residential handle on Lodge Avenue.
Officers attended and had been confronted by Browne who, unbeknown to the officers, had a big sword hidden behind his again. Browne lunged in the direction of an officer whereas brandishing the sword.
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As officers tried to detain him, one officer was injured. The sword linked with the officer’s hand, breaking it and partially severing a finger.
The officer was taken to an East London hospital for remedy and his accidents weren’t life-threatening, however required surgical procedure and ongoing remedy.
Anthony Browne was sentenced to seven years and 4 months’ imprisonment
(Image: Met Police)
Browne was arrested on the scene on suspicion of grievous bodily hurt with intent and customary assault and pleaded responsible on Tuesday, February 16 to part 18 grievous bodily hurt.
After the incident Browne was remanded in custody pending his court docket look.
Detective Chief Superintendent Stephen Clayman stated after the sentencing: “Anyone watching the body-worn video footage will agree that it’s utterly unacceptable that officers are met with excessive violence like this.
“The officer’s colleagues had been actually shortly on scene when the alarm was raised. The reality his accidents weren’t life-threatening was lucky, notably for Browne, who might have discovered himself going through much more severe expenses.
“I’m fairly positive that this can have an enduring impression on the officer involved who confirmed nice braveness within the face of hazard.
“The dramatic escalation of violence and aggression proven by Browne highlights each the bravery and dangers police officers usually face, notably in somebody’s own residence.
“It additionally demonstrates that anybody who assaults an officer while finishing up their obligation, it doesn’t matter what the circumstances, will discover themselves earlier than the courts, so be warned.”
