Man jailed for attempted murder after ‘horrific’ stabbing attack on two police officers

A man has been jailed for attempted murder after he attacked two police officers with a knife and left them both needing surgery last year.

Mohammed Rahman, 25, of Westbourne Park Road, Notting Hill, was sentenced to life in prison, to serve a minimum of 20 years, on Friday at Kingston Crown Court.

Previously, Rahman was found guilty of attempted murder of a police officer, and grievous bodily harm with intent against a second officer. 

He was also convicted of assault, possession of a knife and two counts of threatening a person in a public place with a knife – these charges related to three other police constables.

At around 6am on September 16, 2022, two officers were on patrol around Leicester Square when a member of the public told them that a man nearby had a knife.

This member of the public said the man had shown him a knife before stealing his portable charger in Shaftesbury Avenue – possibly believing it to be a phone.

Rahman was still hanging around the area and the two female officers approached him.

Footage from body-worn cameras shows officers confront Rahman.

He was in possession of a knife and refused to cooperate with the officers then suddenly lunged towards them before running away.

Two more officers arrived, responding to the urgent calls for assistance, but when they tried to arrest the suspect, he stabbed one of the female officers.

The stab wound was to her right upper arm and cut through the muscle down to the bone.

When more officers arrived to try and arrest him, he stabbed a male officer five times in the head, arm and chest – which punctured a lung.

A third officer received a slight wound to his finger before the Rahman was finally arrested. He was charged the following day. 

The two officers who were stabbed were taken to hospital where they underwent surgery for their injuries. Both returned to duty earlier this year.

David Malone, deputy chief crown prosecutor for the Crown Prosecution Service London South, said: “This was a shocking and horrific incident that highlights the courage required to be a frontline police officer. 

“My thoughts are with those officers who were injured protecting our community.

“May I also pay tribute to the Metropolitan Police Service for a meticulous investigation and to the prosecution team who worked tirelessly, building a strong case to bring this dangerous individual to justice.

“I hope this case sends out a clear message to those who carry knives and plan to harm others. You will be caught, and you will be prosecuted, whenever our legal test is met.”

Pictured top: Mohammed Rahman (Picture: The Met)