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Man Found Guilty of Stabbing Police Officer in Essex

11/1/2025

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Declan Diedrick was found guilty of grievous bodily harm with intent for stabbing a police officer in Harlow, Essex, on 29 December 2023.
The attack occurred as officers tried to disarm him with a seven-inch kitchen knife.
Diedrick will be sentenced later at Chelmsford Crown Court, with calls for custodial punishment.
Detective Superintendent Dan Morrissey described the incident as truly horrifying and said Diedrick targeted officers.

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Declan Diedrick was found guilty of grievous bodily harm with intent for stabbing a police officer in Harlow, Essex, on 29 December 2023.
The attack occurred as officers tried to disarm him with a seven-inch kitchen knife.
Diedrick will be sentenced later at Chelmsford Crown Court, with calls for custodial punishment.
Detective Superintendent Dan Morrissey described the incident as truly horrifying and said Diedrick targeted officers.