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The Independent
2 hours ago
- The Independent
Off duty police officer attacked by machete-wielding thieves as he confronts them
An off-duty police officer was stabbed several times as he confronted a pair of machete-wielding brothers who were stealing an electric bike. PC Attwood, a Metropolitan Police officer, was out in Bedfordshire on 2 November 2024, when he noticed Hannan Mahmood, 20, and Humar Mahmood, 19 mid-robbery. Footage released by police on Monday (23 June) shows PC Attwood approaching the pair, where he told them 'not to be so stupid' before trying to block the brothers in with a barricade. He was then slashed at repeatedly with a machete, receiving a stab wound to his chest. The brothers, of Belmont Road, Luton, pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm with intent, dangerous driving, robbery, and possession of offensive weapons in connection with the incident. They were sentenced today at Luton Crown Court to a total of seven years in prison, with an additional five years on licence.
Telegraph
12 hours ago
- Telegraph
Watch: Off-duty police officer attacked in machete robbery
Two brothers who slashed an off-duty police officer with a machete as he tried to prevent a robbery have been jailed for seven years. Hannan Mahmood, 20, and his younger brother, Humar, 19, attacked Metropolitan Police officer Pc Attwood in Luton town centre last November. The officer's first name was withheld. Harrowing CCTV footage captured the moment that the officer – who was shopping with his wife – was repeatedly attacked by the machete-wielding thugs. Pc Attwood spotted the Mahmood brothers as they were in the process of stealing an electric bike from outside a shopping centre. Despite being off duty at the time, he stepped into their path and challenged them as they attempted to ride away. He suffered slash injuries to his arms and chest as he tried to prevent the brothers escaping – he also attempted to throw some plastic barriers in their path. The pair were subsequently identified and arrested, eventually pleading guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent, dangerous driving, robbery and possession of offensive weapons. Appearing at Luton Crown Court on Monday, they were each sentenced to a total of seven years' imprisonment, plus an extended five years on licence. Speaking about the incident, Pc Attwood said: 'I think if you put a uniform on – irrespective of what uniform – you have a hidden ability to help people. There is a saying that the police are never off duty and in my case at this time, that was true. 'The victim of the robbery didn't go into town to get robbed, I didn't go into town expecting to be stabbed, we were just doing our normal day to day activities. Thankfully we managed to stop someone from doing something bad to someone else. 'I would like to thank the officers of Bedfordshire Police as while they have said really nice comments about me, I have never had a chance to thank them back. I thank them wholeheartedly.' 'The very best of policing' His actions have won praise from Sir Mark Rowley, the Metropolitan Police Commissioner, who said: 'Every day police officers up and down the country step forward to confront the most dangerous criminals in circumstances when most people would turn away. 'Pc Attwood was off duty, on his own and without his personal protective equipment. But his instincts told him something wasn't right so he bravely went to investigate and confront criminals armed with machetes. 'It is thanks to his courage and to the subsequent work of Bedfordshire Police that two violent offenders are now behind bars. The public are safer as a result. 'Pc Attwood's actions demonstrated the very best of policing – bravery, dedication, a commitment to service and a passionate drive to protect people. All of us at the Met are incredibly proud to call him a colleague.' Detective inspector Caeva Taylor from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit also praised the officer's actions. She said: 'Pc Attwood's bravery in the face of grave danger undoubtedly allowed us to gather enough evidence to identify and bring to justice the Mahmood brothers, who I firmly believe would have gone on to commit further violent crimes. 'Their chosen lifestyle meant they sought to gain from fear, intimidation and the brandishing of weapons, showing no regard for others. 'Pc Attwood was off-duty at the time of the offence and courageously stepped in to prevent any further harm to the public, risking his own life to do so. 'The Mahmoods now face a lengthy prison sentence and I am pleased that they are no longer free to carry out wanton violence on Bedfordshire's streets.' 'Without a thought to his own safety' Bedfordshire Police's deputy chief constable Dan Vajzovic said police officers had a 'duty to protect others' which 'does often place us at the risk of harm'. He added: 'PC Attwood exemplifies the very best of the professionalism and courage shown by so many in our service. He didn't think twice about stepping in to protect others. 'As an off-duty officer he had no protective equipment and without a thought to his own safety he set about doing all in his power to ensure those responsible were apprehended and prevented from harming others. 'I reiterate my thanks to PC Attwood on behalf of my force and the residents of Bedfordshire. We are extremely lucky to have him as a colleague in the police service.'
The Sun
14 hours ago
- The Sun
Chilling moment machete thugs slash brave off-duty cop when he tried to stop them stealing e-bike in busy town centre
THE CHILLING moment machete thugs slash at a brave off-duty police officer after he tried to stop them stealing an e-bike in a busy town centre. Two brothers who attacked a courageous off-duty cop with a machete while he tried to stop an e-bike robbery have been jailed for seven years. 8 8 8 Hannan Mahmood, 20, and Humar Mahmood, 19, of Luton, Beds, attacked PC Attwood in the city outside a shopping centre. PC Attwood was with his wife when he saw the pair stealing an electric bike and stepped in to block their escape. Dramatic CCTV footage shows the off-duty officer using a nearby plastic barrier to block the brothers from escaping — all while being slashed with a machete on November 2. PC Attwood, who works in the Metropolitan Police Service, has spoken out about the incident for the first time and said: "I didn't go into town expecting to be stabbed. "The victim of the robbery didn't go into town to get robbed. We were just doing our normal day-to-day activties." The horrific attack left PC Attwood with injuries to his arm and chest, which were fortunately not life-threatening. The Mahmood brothers pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm with intent, dangerous driving, robbery, and possession of offensive weapons in connection with the incident. They were sentenced today (June 23) at Luton Crown Court to a total of seven years in prison, with an additional five years on licence. PC Attwood said: "I think if you put a uniform on - irrespective of what uniform - you have a hidden ability to help people. "There is a saying that the police are never off duty and in my case at this time, that was true. "Thankfully we managed to stop someone from doing something bad to someone else. "I would like to thank the officers of Bedfordshire Police as while they have said really nice comments about me, I have never had a chance to thank them back. "I thank them wholeheartedly." Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Sir Mark Rowley, said: "Every day police officers up and down the country step forward to confront the most dangerous criminals in circumstances when most people would turn away. "PC Attwood was off duty, on his own and without his personal protective equipment. "But his instincts told him something wasn't right so he bravely went to investigate and confront criminals armed with machetes. "It is thanks to his courage and to the subsequent work of Bedfordshire Police that two violent offenders are now behind bars. "The public are safer as a result. "PC Attwood's actions demonstrated the very best of policing - bravery, dedication, a commitment to service and a passionate drive to protect people. "All of us at the Met are incredibly proud to call him a colleague." Detective Inspector Caeva Taylor from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit said: "PC Attwood was off-duty at the time of the offence and courageously stepped in to prevent any further harm to the public, risking his own life to do so. "The Mahmoods now face a lengthy prison sentence and I am pleased that they are no longer free to carry out wanton violence on Bedfordshire's streets." In sentencing, Judge Hunter KC thanked PC Attwood for his service and made an application for a High Sheriff's Award. 8 8 8 8 8
BBC News
16 hours ago
- BBC News
Brothers jailed after Luton machete attack on policeman
Two robbers have been jailed after an "heroic" off-duty police officer was attacked with a machete after he confronted them while he was Hannan Mahmood, 20, and Humar Mahmood, 19, carried out the attack in Luton town centre on Saturday, 2 November after PC Darren Attwood confronted them as they rode through a pedestrianised pair, both of Belmont Road in the town, admitted assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, robbery, possession of a bladed article in a public place, and dangerous Allison Hunter hailed the policeman's actions and jailed the "dangerous" brothers, who had previous convictions, for seven years each at Luton Crown Court. The judge said PC Attwood, who works for the Metropolitan Police, needed to be "commended" - and gave him a High Sheriff's Award and the sum of £ Hunter said the brothers' offending was "brazen", "highly dangerous" and carried out in a "very public place" with children present. Barrister Jonathan Mole, prosecuting, told the judge the two brothers were armed with machetes and had robbed a man of his dirt bike, which was worth about £1, had then ridden off through Luton town centre - one on a moped and the other on the dirt bike they had taken from Nouman Mole said PC Attwood had approached the pair and identified himself as a police officer. CCTV footage from the town centre was shown in court as well as footage of the victim talking in Mahmood could be seen to produce a machete and swing it at PC he backed away, the brothers then rode towards him before riding off, having left the officer with a stab wound to the chest. PC Attwood said he had not realised the pair had committed a robbery when he approached said he was concerned about their behaviour, aimed to "reason" with them, and "didn't expect what happened to happen".The Met officer said he had photographed the brothers and pulled down some plastic barriers in front of their bikes in an attempt to stop them escaping and he felt "lucky to be alive".The hospital footage showed PC Attwood, a former soldier who has returned to work, explaining how he had been attacked."He has pulled out a machete... and then he just started swinging," said the victim."I felt one [blow] on my arm."The second one [said] 'just... kill him' and I thought 'this is not ideal' [but] I cannot let [them] get away." 'Risked his life' The judge heard the brothers had previous convictions - Humar for wounding and knife offences; Hannan for robbery and assault. Hannan had been given a nine-month custody sentence in 2024 and had been released on licence when he attacked PC Kevin Molloy, for Humar, said his client's behaviour could be a reaction to bullying suffered at told the judge: "The violence was in an attempt to get away rather that just attacking someone for the sake of it."Mr Molloy said Humar had taken "responsibility" by pleading Rickard, for Hannan, said PC Attwood had been "heroic" and there was no doubt the brothers behaviour was "appalling".He said Hannan had also suffered "horrific" bullying at school and been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).Mr Rickard said Hannan was a "very conflicted young man" but added: "There is a good person in there."After the hearing, Det Insp Caeva Taylor, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit, said: "PC Attwood risked his life to protect the public." Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
