A violent incident involving weapons occurred in Downley near High Wycombe on Friday evening. A man in his 60s was stabbed, and a police officer was shot in the leg with a crossbow. The suspect, a 54-year-old man from High Wycombe, was shot by armed police and has potentially life-changing injuries. He has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and is under police guard in the hospital. The officer was discharged from the hospital, and the stab victim has serious but not life-threatening injuries.
Assistant Chief Constable Tim Metcalfe, from Thames Valley Police, said that the police officers attended the scene, and one was shot in the leg with a crossbow. They made a mandatory referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct over the incident, which happened at about 6 PM BST. He further added that they are supporting the injured officer and his colleagues, as well as all others affected by the incident within their force. Metcalfe also expressed concern and thoughts with the stab victim, who is also being treated in the hospital.
The event raises further questions regarding the safety of police officers in the UK and has caused concern among law enforcement officials. The police have not released any further details on the incident and have stated that they are not looking for anyone else in relation to the incident at this time. Further updates are expected to follow as the investigation progresses, and more information is gathered. Anyone with information about the incident is advised to come forward and speak to the police
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