Hero policewoman who tasered knifeman after he stabbed her twice in the chest is named – as man, 35, is charged with the attempted murder
- Pc Natalie Markham was stabbed twice in the chest in Clapham, south London
- The officer was wearing an anti-stab vest which saved her from serious injury
- Julian Peters, 35, from Clapham was arrested following Tuesday’s incident
- He has been charged with the attempted murder of Pc Markham
A policewoman hailed a heroine after she helped chase down a knife thug who attacked her before bravely returning to work was today named as Natalie Markham.
Senior Scotland Yard officers said she was only saved from serious injury by her anti-stab vest.
The incident happened in the Abbeville Village area of Clapham in south London on Tuesday night as she responded to reports of a ‘disturbance’.
Pc Natalie Markham was stabbed twice in the chest after she chased a knifeman in London
Julian Peters, 35, from Clapham appeared at Camberwell Green Magistrates’ Court charged with attempted murder, making threats to kill and possession of a bladed article
Yesterday, a 35-year-old man appeared in court accused of attempting to kill her and a string of other charges.
Julian Peters, 35, from Clapham, appeared at Camberwell Green Magistrates’ Court.
He was charged with the attempted murder of the policewoman, making threats to kill, and possession of a bladed article.
Peters was remanded in custody until his next court appearance on November 21.
Praising the policewoman yesterday, Chief Superintendent Simon Messinger, of the Met’s Central South Command Unit, said: ‘This was a truly shocking incident that could have easily had devastating consequences.
‘It is a testament to her bravery that, despite the attack, this officer – along with her colleagues – remained focused in detaining and disarming a dangerous man.
‘Importantly, it also demonstrates how effective, and unfortunately necessary, a police officer’s protective equipment is as this has potentially saved her life.’