Overview

• The alleged attack occurred on May 28 at 9:30 am when officers visited a property on Newtown Road in Carlisle to speak with the occupant.
• Police allege Hannah Smaile, 25, wielded a knife against PC Matthew Johnstone and PC Heather Wilson, causing non-life-threatening facial and hand injuries.
• Both officers received treatment and were discharged from hospital with ongoing support from the constabulary.
• Cumbria Police charged Smaile with two counts of attempted murder and a separate count of threatening a person with a bladed article in a private place.
• Chief Superintendent Andy Wilkinson said officers deserve to work without fear of assault and commended the swift response that led to her arrest.