A police officer has been shot in the leg with a crossbow after reports of a stabbing in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, Thames Valley Police said.
Police attended School Lane, Downley, at around 6pm on Friday after a man in his sixties suffered a stab wound.
A 54-year-old man, from High Wycombe, has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
He has been taken to hospital under police supervision with potentially life-changing injuries after he was shot by an armed police officer.
Assistant Chief Constable Tim Metcalfe said one of the officers in attendance was shot in the leg with a crossbow and was taken to hospital but has since been released.
“The assault victim has also been taken to hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries. Our thoughts are with him as well.”
He continued: “We are not looking for anyone else in relation to the incident at this time.
“There is a large police presence in the area as a result but there is no ongoing threat to the wider public. Anyone with concerns should speak to a uniformed police officer.”
The force has made a mandatory referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct over the incident.
