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Story summary
- On December 29, 2023, Declan Diedrick, 25, stabbed Police Constable Hollie Matthews with a seven-inch bread knife in Harlow, Essex.
- Officers responded to concerns for Diedrick's safety and found him armed with a serrated kitchen knife.
- Diedrick was jailed for five years after being found guilty of grievous bodily harm with intent.
- Superintendent Tony Atkin praised the quick response.
- Matthews described the emotional toll and the human side of policing.
