Armed police have shot a crossbow attacker in High Wycombe after an officer was shot in the leg and a man in his sixties was stabbed in a quiet neighbourhood.
Units descended on the village of Downley yesterday at around 6pm following reports of a 54-year-old man armed wielding a crossbow.
When armed police arrived, the man in question shot a police officer with the weapon.
He was then shot and arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and has been taken to hospital under police supervision with potentially life-changing injuries.
A man in his sixties suffered a stab wound and was taken to hospital but has since been discharged.
A video taken by a local resident shows a dog handler and a police car arriving at Downley, north of High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire after reports of a crossbow wielding attacker
Armed police units descended on the village of Downley at around 6pm following reports a man in his sixties had been stabbed
Armed police officers gather on the quiet, residential street in Buckinghamshire
A video taken by a local resident shows armed police, a dog handler and a police car arriving at Downley, north of High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire.
In the clip, a police officer shouts ‘have you been shot?’ and ‘get into hard cover’.
A resident, who wished to remain anonymous, told Bucks Free Press there had been trouble on Wednesday night between neighbours and it was very loud but they were unsure what had happened.
The local said that police were called and when they arrived, the neighbour shot one in the leg with his crossbow before being shot by police.
Residents were told to stay away as roads were closed following the terrifying incident.
Thames Valley Police officers are currently at School Close in Downley and a man is believed to have been taken away by ambulance.
has approached Thames Valley Police for comment.
Thames Valley Police Assistant 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).
Thames Valley Police officers searching the scene at School Close, Downley after reports a police officer was shot with a crossbow
Police have cordoned off the area after they were called to a dispute where a cross-bow wielding neighbour fired at a police officer
Medical equipment in a park near School Close in Downley. The area has been cordoned off and residents have been told to stay away
Police using torches to investigate the scene where a local resident in High Wycombe allegedly shot a police officer with a crossbow
‘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.’