Footage obtained by the Bucks Free Press shows the chilling moment a man brandishing a crossbow ran through a residential street in High Wycombe yesterday before a policeman was shot.
The suspect was then gunned down by armed police as the wounded officer was rushed to hospital.
The shocking incident unfolded in School Lane in the Downley area of High Wycombe yesterday evening at around 6pm.
Witnesses told this newspaper a dispute between neighbours which started earlier in the week escalated and a man in his 60s was stabbed at a property in the street.
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Emergency services rushed to the scene and on arrival, a man with a crossbow could be seen running through the streets towards police.
In footage obtained by the Free Press, this moment is captured on camera showing a white male in light combat shorts and a dark t-shirt jogging while holding the weapon at shoulder height.
An inaudible exchange of shouting can be heard between the man and off-camera police officers before a click can be heard which appears to be the release of the shot from the crossbow.
The alarming incident led to a lockdown of neighbourhood with a large scale police presence involving forensics and specially trained officers.
In the early hours of this morning, Thames Valley Police released a statement to the Free Press.
The force confirmed a 54-year-old man has been shot down by police and had been taken to hospital with potentially life-changing injuries. The same 54-year-old has been arrested for attempted murder.
A man in his 60s who was stabbed remains in hospital while the police officer who was shot with a crossbow was treated and discharged.
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Chief Constable Tim Metcalfe said: “We are currently dealing with a serious assault and weapons incident in High Wycombe.
“A man in his sixties suffered a stab wound at an address in School Lane, Downley, at around 6pm yesterday (10/5).
“Police officers attended and one was shot in the leg with a crossbow. He was taken to hospital but has since been discharged.
“Our thoughts are with the injured officer and we are doing everything to support him and his colleagues, as well as all others affected by the incident within the force.
“The assault victim has also been taken to hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries. Our thoughts are with him as well.
“A 54-year-old man from High Wycombe has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. He has also been taken to hospital under police supervision with potentially life-changing injuries having been shot by an armed police officer during the incident. We are not looking for anyone else in relation to the incident at this time.
“There is a large police presence in the area as a result but there is no ongoing threat to the wider public. Anyone with concerns should speak to a uniformed police officer.
“A large police cordon is in place so please avoid the area as best you can.
“I’d ask the public to avoid speculating about the incident and sharing footage on social media; instead send it to us via our website.
“We have also made a mandatory referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.”
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