Chaotic moment after two police officers were stabbed by man who was jailed for life
- 5 months ago
This video shows the chaotic moments after two police officers were stabbed by a man who was this week (8) jailed for life.
PC Alannah Mulhall and PC Joe Gerrard were investigating reports a man with a knife had robbed someone of a mobile phone.
When they tried to arrest Mohammed Rahman, 25, he stabbed PC Mulhall in her right upper arm and cut through the muscle down to the bone.
When further officers arrived in Leicester Square he stabbed PC Gerrard five times in his head, arm and chest - puncturing a lung.
The stabbing on September 16 2022 was less than a mile from the queue of mourners waiting to file past the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II while she lay in state at Westminster Hall.
Footage shot by taxi driver shows a man being pinned to the ground.
The cabbie said one officer was heard "screaming 'I've been stabbed'".
On Friday, Rahman was sentenced to life imprisonment at Kingston Crown Court, with a minimum of 20 years.
Rahman from Paddington, London, was found guilty of attempted murder of one police officer, and GBH with intent against a second officer.
He was also convicted of possession of a bladed article, assault (ABH) and two counts of threatening a person in a public place with a bladed article – in relation to three other police officers.
Rahman was also convicted of the robbery involving the member of the public, all at Kingston Crown Court in September.
Prosecutor David Malone said: "This was a shocking and horrific incident that highlights the courage required to be a frontline police officer. My thoughts are with those officers who were injured protecting our community.
“May I also pay tribute to the Metropolitan Police Service for a meticulous investigation and to the prosecution team who worked tirelessly, building a strong case to bring this dangerous individual to justice.
“I hope this case sends out a clear message to those who carry knives and plan to harm others. You will be caught, and you will be prosecuted, whenever our legal test is met.”
Detective inspector Ollie Stride said: “Today's sentencing of Rahman for the attempted murder of reflects the seriousness of his offences.
“The courage and bravery of Joe and Alannah, as well as the medical intervention of their colleagues, firearms officers and paramedics, prevented a much worse outcome.
"This was a real team effort by the first responders, firearms officers, specialist uniform colleagues, paramedics and medical staff. as well as the investigation team with the support of the Crown Prosecution Service and prosecution counsel. I would like to thank all of them.”
PC Alannah Mulhall and PC Joe Gerrard were investigating reports a man with a knife had robbed someone of a mobile phone.
When they tried to arrest Mohammed Rahman, 25, he stabbed PC Mulhall in her right upper arm and cut through the muscle down to the bone.
When further officers arrived in Leicester Square he stabbed PC Gerrard five times in his head, arm and chest - puncturing a lung.
The stabbing on September 16 2022 was less than a mile from the queue of mourners waiting to file past the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II while she lay in state at Westminster Hall.
Footage shot by taxi driver shows a man being pinned to the ground.
The cabbie said one officer was heard "screaming 'I've been stabbed'".
On Friday, Rahman was sentenced to life imprisonment at Kingston Crown Court, with a minimum of 20 years.
Rahman from Paddington, London, was found guilty of attempted murder of one police officer, and GBH with intent against a second officer.
He was also convicted of possession of a bladed article, assault (ABH) and two counts of threatening a person in a public place with a bladed article – in relation to three other police officers.
Rahman was also convicted of the robbery involving the member of the public, all at Kingston Crown Court in September.
Prosecutor David Malone said: "This was a shocking and horrific incident that highlights the courage required to be a frontline police officer. My thoughts are with those officers who were injured protecting our community.
“May I also pay tribute to the Metropolitan Police Service for a meticulous investigation and to the prosecution team who worked tirelessly, building a strong case to bring this dangerous individual to justice.
“I hope this case sends out a clear message to those who carry knives and plan to harm others. You will be caught, and you will be prosecuted, whenever our legal test is met.”
Detective inspector Ollie Stride said: “Today's sentencing of Rahman for the attempted murder of reflects the seriousness of his offences.
“The courage and bravery of Joe and Alannah, as well as the medical intervention of their colleagues, firearms officers and paramedics, prevented a much worse outcome.
"This was a real team effort by the first responders, firearms officers, specialist uniform colleagues, paramedics and medical staff. as well as the investigation team with the support of the Crown Prosecution Service and prosecution counsel. I would like to thank all of them.”