The Assistant Chief Constable at Thames Valley Police has confirmed that the officer injured in the Downley crossbow attack is 'in good spirits', whilst also revealing that the force has reported itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

Tim Metcalfe said that the procedure was ‘mandatory’ after a 54-year-old man was shot by an officer in the suburb near High Wycombe in the evening of May 10.

This comes after a man in his 60s was stabbed and a member of the force was injured after being hit with a crossbow.

Numerous units were at the scene along School Close, which included riot officers, who were spotted wearing shields.

Following the stabbing and crossbow shooting, a man was gunned down by the police.

The three went to hospital with two being discharged later that evening, but the 54-year-old remains bed-bound under police supervision.

He has since been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

Assistant Chief Constable Metcalfe said: "First and foremost, our thoughts are with all of those affected by this distressing incident, the assault victim and his family, our own officers and staff, and the local community.

"The man in his 60s who suffered a stab wound has been discharged from hospital.

"The injured police officer is based at High Wycombe police station.

“He was discharged from hospital last night and we are supporting him.

"The 54-year-old man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder remains in hospital under police supervision in a stable condition with serious, potentially life-changing injuries.

"It is very fortunate no one suffered life-threatening injuries.

"We were able to bring the incident to a swift conclusion, with all victims being treated following a rapid response by South Central Ambulance Service.

"Our officers showed incredible bravery by confronting the armed offender and warning members of the public to keep away; they are a credit to the force and the community.

"We are giving all the support we can to the officer who was injured during the incident; he is in good spirits given the circumstances, as are most of those involved in the events of last night, which shows the remarkable resilience of our people.

"From the first call taker in our control room, who was on their first day taking calls, to the rest of the control room involved, to the attending police officers, including armed response and dog handling teams, to everyone helping in the aftermath, I’d like to thank them all for their efforts and for continuing to show impressive levels of resilience and dedication.

“We are also engaging with the Independent Office for Police Conduct, as mandatory in these circumstances.”

The Buckinghamshire commander Chief Superintendent Emma Burroughs added: “This was a hugely challenging and unsettling incident for the local community in Downley and our people.

“I do not underestimate the impact it has had on the community so we are doing all we can to support people, such as patrols in the area over the coming day and engagement with stakeholders such as councillors, the MP and our independent advisory group.

“Of course, there is still a large police presence in School Close and the nearby park so anyone with concerns can speak to a uniformed police officer there.

“We are also aware of the impact on our officers and staff in the local command unit in Buckinghamshire so we have welfare resources in place and sending our best wishes to the injured officer.”