Four stabbed in mosque attack
A 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after four men - including a police officer - were stabbed at a mosque in Birmingham late last night.
PC stabbed twice in mosque attack
A police officer injured in knife attack at a Birmingham mosque was stabbed twice in the stomach and chest as he tried to restrain a man who had attacked three worshippers.
Police said that local officers, supported by armed colleagues arrived and gave first aid to the victims whilst securing the suspect and the scene.
The suspect was immediately arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and taken to a police station where he is still being held.
Chief Superintendent Alex Murray today praised the actions of the congregation and police who provided life-saving first aid to those who were injured as well as the officer who risked his own life to detain the knifeman.
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