The latest update on the condition of the female police officer who was att@cked by a 27-year-old man in the shocking Elizabeth East incident
A female police officer who was stabbed in a shocking incident two weeks ago may require further surgery, it has been revealed.
The officer, known as Jessie, was hospitalised following the attack in Elizabeth East, in Adelaide’s northern suburbs, on July 29.
A 27-year-old man who allegedly attacked her was shot by police.
The female police officer was stabbed two weeks ago. Picture 7NEWS
Two weeks on and one of SA’s top cops has given an update on her recovery, revealing she may need surgery.
David O’Donovan, acting assistant commissioner of SAPol, addressed her recovery while discussing monthly crime statistics at a press conference on Monday.
“Jessie is recovering well, she is receiving continued specialist medical treatment but it is too early in her treatment to understand the full effects of the physical injury,” he said.
David O’Donovan, acting assistant commissioner of South Australia Police. Picture: SAPOL
“The one thing we can’t rule out is that she will be facing further surgical procedures in the future.
“There are, of course, the psychological impacts of these types of traumatic events, so she will have a long recovery ahead of her.
“I can assure you were are offering support to her and her family to assist her in her recovery.”
The 27-year-old man faced the Elizabeth Magistrates Court via phone on several charges, including attempted murder and aggravated assault, and has been remanded in custody until a further hearing in November.
A man allegedly runs with knife after stabbing a female police officer in Elizabeth East, Adelaide. Picture 7NEWS
Mr O’Donovan was speaking after new statistics showed an alarming rise in the number of assaults on police officers in the state.
The recently undated figures show a 27 per cent increase in the number of attacks against police office – from 620 to 790 incidents.
The attacks have varied, from kicking and punching to biting, while officers also find themselves getting spat at.
“Spitting is becoming quite a prevalent and quite a disgusting thing for people to do at police officers, and it is not okay,” Mr O’Donovan added.
“This is absolutely not okay to be doing that towards our people. We will respond appropriately and these people will absolutely face the full weight of the law.”
SOURCE: NEWS.COM.AU
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