Attempted murder charged after police officer slashed with sword

According to the police, a horrific incident took place in South Australia where a police officer was attacked with a sword. The authorities believe that the attacker's intention was to kill both the officer and her partner. Reports suggest that the attack was triggered by a man's brutal assault on his own mother.

Police Minister Dan Cregan shared, "I have been informed that both a female and male officer were involved in the incident, and the charges of attempted murder are related to both of them." The incident occurred around 10:40am in Port Augusta, and emergency medical experts rushed to the scene to transport the injured officer to the Royal Adelaide Hospital. She underwent surgery for an injury on her hand and is now in a stable condition.

The suspect behind the sword attack has been identified as a 30-year-old man. The police were initially called to the block of units on High Street following reports of a man assaulting his mother, who also lives there. The officers used capsicum spray to subdue the attacker after he had already struck the victim.

The suspect has been charged with two counts of attempted murder and hindering the police. He has also been charged with assault and breaching an intervention order in connection to the initial domestic disturbance where he allegedly assaulted a woman known to him. Police Association president Inspector Wade Burns expressed his concern for the safety of officers, saying, "Our officers deserve to return home safely after work. Any attack on them is unacceptable." He added, "It's important to note that the offender used a sword to attack the police officer."

The accused did not apply for bail and is scheduled to appear in Port Augusta Magistrates Court tomorrow. In the meantime, concerned citizens can stay updated on the latest news, sports, politics, and weather by downloading the 9News app on their smartphones. The app also provides notifications for breaking news, making it easier to stay informed. It is available for download on both the Apple App Store and Google Play.

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