Officer’s Quick Reflexes Save Lives in Confrontation with Armed Suspect

Brave Police Officer Saves Life with Swift Action

A police officer’s bravery was hailed as “outstanding” after he single-handedly tackled a knife-wielding suspect and disarmed him, saving the life of another man. PC Morgan Younger, who was on patrol alone at a petrol station in Lewisham, south-east London, sprang into action when he saw a hooded man grab another man around the throat and try to stab him with a large knife.

Quick Response Saves Life

PC Younger quickly ran towards the suspect, tackling him from behind and struggling with the man as he continued to wield the knife. After bringing the suspect to the ground in the middle of an aisle of groceries, PC Younger single-handedly managed to disarm and restrain him while calling for back-up.

The victim, who was in his 40s, was not injured at all “thanks to PC Younger’s swift work”, police said. The suspect, who is in his 60s, was later arrested for attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon.

Commendation for Bravery

Deputy assistant commissioner Jon Savell praised PC Younger, saying: “This is outstanding work from an officer who was on patrol alone, saw a very violent crime in progress and, without hesitation, raced in to assist. I cannot overstate how proud we are in the Met today of his quick-thinking and bravery. He was calm and professional and everything we want our police officers to be.”

PC Younger’s actions were also recognized for their impact on the suspect’s subsequent arrest. The man was later further arrested for handling stolen goods and being concerned in the supply of class A drugs, after a quantity of drugs was found at his home address.

The bravery of PC Morgan Younger serves as a testament to the dedication and courage of police officers who put themselves in harm’s way every day to protect their communities.

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