An unarmed police officer tackled a suspected terrorist carrying out a deadly knife attack in a park in Reading, the home secretary has told MPs.
Providing an update to the House of Commons, Priti Patel said a 25-year-old suspect was apprehended at “great speed”, and she paid tribute to the bravery of the officers and members of public who intervened.
Witnesses described horrific scenes in Forbury Gardens, a popular spot for families, as a man attacked several groups of people with a knife, killing three.
Thames Valley police said they arrested a suspect within five minutes of the first call at 6.56pm on Saturday.
“The armed suspect was tackled to the ground by an unarmed officer and was immediately arrested at the scene. The suspect remains in custody,” Patel said. “Police have confirmed that the threat is contained but that sadly three innocent members of the public were killed, murdered by a sudden and savage knife attacker as they enjoyed a summer evening with friends.”
Patel said she had met the officers who responded to the incident, some of whom were student officers.
“A young unarmed police officer took down the suspect without hesitation while another performed emergency first aid to those who were injured,” she said. “These officers are heroes. They show courage, bravery and selflessness way beyond their years. They are the very best of us.”
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source https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/jun/22/reading-knife-attack-unarmed-police-officer-tackled-suspect-mps-told
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