Hero off-duty cop pinned down knifeman who stabbed outside primary school
A HERO off-duty cop pinned down a knifeman who stabbed a dad outside a primary school.
Det Con Mark Bates leapt into action after a gang intimidated parents.
When one confronted the three yobs for drinking and smoking dope, he was stabbed in the arm by Kyle Youlden, 21.
Det Con Bates and the victim gave chase and pinned Youlden to the ground near Water Orton School, Warks, in July.
Youlden, of Birmingham, admitted wounding and got two years and three months in jail at Warwick crown court.
Det Con Bates, part of West Midlands Police for 14 years, said: “I didn’t hesitate and ran after him straight away.
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"I just acted instinctively as any police officer would.”
Det Insp Gareth Unett said: “DC Bates showed immense bravery.
"He’s a credit to the service.”
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