Police Officers Targeted in 'Barbaric' Early Hours Attack
Two police officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland are receiving hospital treatment following a violent stabbing incident in Londonderry. The alleged attempted murder occurred in the early hours of the morning on Thursday, 27th November 2025.
The officers were carrying out their duties, responding to a call in the Collon Lane area of the city, when they were reportedly attacked with a knife. The PSNI has described the assault as particularly brutal, leaving both officers requiring urgent medical attention.
Emergency Response and Investigation Launched
Emergency services were swiftly dispatched to the scene following reports of the attack on the responding officers. The two injured constables were immediately transported to hospital for treatment of their stab wounds.
A major investigation is now underway as police work to establish the full circumstances surrounding this violent incident. The attack is understood to have happened while the officers were following up on information about a wanted individual in the area.
Community Impact and Condemnation
This serious knife attack on police officers has sent shockwaves through the local community in Londonderry. Such direct violence against those serving to protect the public has been widely condemned as an attack on the entire community.
The incident highlights the ongoing dangers faced by police officers across the United Kingdom, particularly the persistent threat of knife crime which continues to challenge communities and law enforcement alike.
