Police officer shot in leg with crossbow after stabbing with suspect gunned down by armed cops

A police officer was shot in the leg with a crossbow after reports of a stabbing in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, Thames Valley Police said early.

A suspect went on to be shot by armed cops called to the scene. Police said he was taken to hospital with 'potentially life-changing injuries'.

A 54-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, with the force saying the injured officer has since been released from hospital after treatment.

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In a statement, police said officers were called to the scene after reports of a man being stabbed. In the statement, Thames Valley Police said: "Police attended School Lane, Downley, at around 6pm on Friday after a man in his sixties suffered a stab wound. A 54-year-old man, from High Wycombe, has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

"He has been taken to hospital under police supervision with potentially life-changing injuries after he was shot by an armed police officer."

Assistant Chief Constable Tim Metcalfe said one of the officers in attendance was shot in the leg with a crossbow and was taken to hospital, but has since been released.

“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,” he said.

“The assault victim has also been taken to hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries. Our thoughts are with him as well.”

He continued: “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