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A police sergeant who rushed to the assistance of a colleague that was assaulted by a knifeman was granted the Monarch's Honor for Courage.

Sergeant Tim Ansell grappled with 27-year-old Jacob Brown following he pressed a weapon to the throat of his colleague Sgt Marc Foster.

Brown initiated the assault as the officers and their partner, PC Marcus Wolstencroft, were talking to a motorist following a traffic accident in Whalley Range in mid-2023.

Brown knifed and cut both Sergeant Ansell and Sgt Foster prior to Police Constable Wolstencroft stopped him with a Taser.

"Officer stabbed," the constable was heard to say over his radio.

Bodyworn and dashcam recording made public by the agency showed Brown, that was clothed in dark clothing with a hood up, run up to Sergeant Foster from behind with a blade outstretched.

He struck the policeman who stumbled and went down to the ground, before Sgt Ansell intervened and attempted to subdue him to the floor although being repeatedly struck with the weapon.

PC Wolstencroft drew his Taser and sought a clear shot, bringing the fight to an conclusion.

Sgt Ansell can be heard to say: "Please provide assistance on my throat here, I got knifed in the throat."

Sergeant Ansell sustained two deep cuts to his throat and further cuts to his limbs and torso, while Sergeant Foster experienced slash wounds.

Officials said Sergeant Foster used his bare hands to stem his partner's hemorrhaging prior to medical personnel arrived.

The new award follows after the three officers won departmental Valor Recognitions in late 2023 and the prestigious bravery honor from the local Police Federation in spring 2024.

They were also awarded a North West Valor Recognition in July 2024.

"The actions of the entire team ultimately saved themselves and ensured no civilians experienced any injuries."

Brown received a sentence to an indefinite hospital order in April 2024, according to officials.