'Put the f***** weapon down now!': Dramatic bodycam footage shows 'what police face on a daily basis'

Footage has been released showing the moment police used a Taser to tackle a suspect after reports of a man with a knife.

Officers from Greater Manchester Police were alerted after a 'disturbance' broke out on Burford Road, near the junction with Withington Road, in in Whalley Range at around 7:30pm on Thursday evening (January 23). Following initial enquiries, it is believed a man pushed another man off his bike. He then assaulted him and brandished a knife 'whilst threatening violence to members of the public in the nearby vicinity' a spokesperson said.

Police were on the scene within minutes of the first report being made, the force said. When they arrived, the man is said to have started attacking a liveried police car.

GMP have now released the footage from the bodycam of one of the officers who responded, and who can be seen using a Taser to subdue the suspect.

He can be heard to shout 'Taser, officer with a Taser, put the f******g weapon down now.' The Taser can be heard being deployed as she shouts 'get him cuffed, cuff him.'

The cyclist, a man in his 20s, received injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment. Three police officers were injured in the incident. Thankfully, all those injuries are not life-changing or life-threatening.

A 25-year-old man was arrested was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon. He remains in police custody for questioning.

Police say they hope releasing the footage will 'show the public what officers face on daily basis' as well as prompting potential witnesses to come forward.

Superintendent Phil Spurgeon said: “We are aware of the concern the news of this incident will cause in the surrounding areas and further afield across Manchester as we received a