Cambridge man jailed after stabbing police officer with kitchen knife

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A man who stabbed a police officer with a kitchen knife in Cambridge has been jailed for more than six years.

Reis Treby, of Colville Road, Cambridge, was spotted riding a bike by officers on patrol in the city on the afternoon of 19 March.

They recognised him as someone with known links to drug dealing and attempted to stop and arrest him.

But when the officers grabbed hold of the 26-year-old in Headley Street, one of them was stabbed in the arm.

The neighbourhood officer was taken to hospital where he was treated for a deep laceration to his left forearm. He has since returned to work.

Treby was searched and found with more than £650 in cash and cannabis. The kitchen knife was found discarded nearby.

In interview, Treby admitted all of the offences and told police he was removing the knife from his waistband as he was concerned he was going to be “accidentally stabbed” in the process of being arrested. He claimed he had “no intention” of causing injuries to any police officers.

Treby was sentenced to six years and four months in prison at Peterborough Crown Court on Wednesday (25 June).

He previously pleaded guilty to possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent, possession of criminal property and possession with intent to supply cannabis.

Det Con Lee Steeden, who investigated, said: “This incident is a stark reminder of the dangers our officers face every single day. They were simply doing their jobs, patrolling the streets, tackling crime, and protecting the public.

“Treby claimed he had no intention of hurting a police officer. The idea that carrying a knife provides protection is a dangerous misconception, which as demonstrated in this case, brings more harm than security.”

More information about knife carrying can be found at https://www.cambs.police.uk/cp/skc/stop-knife-crime/.