Man charged with attempted murder after female police officer stabbed in neck while on duty

While conducting searches, a female officer was stabbed in the neck. She was taken to hospital for treatment and has been discharged, West Mercia Police added.

Soul Henry, 25, of no fixed abode, has been charged with attempted murder, burglary, possession of a bladed article and animal cruelty.

The charges are in relation to an incident in Clifton, near Kempsey, on Sunday, April 19 where a police officer was stabbed and a police dog was in attendance.

Henry has been remanded to appear at Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court today (Wednesday 22 April).