The last known stabbing of a police officer was that of PC Nina Mackay, who was attacked by a paranoid schizophrenic in October 1997. Mr Oake was the first officer stabbed to death in five years. ![]() A 25-year-old man has been charged with his murder. Just last week, police constable Gerald Walker, 42, was killed while trying to arrest a suspected car thief. However, more than 50 officers in England and Wales have been killed by suspects since 1980. The national police officers roll of honour recorded 14 deaths in the line of duty last year - 13 officers died in traffic accidents and one died of natural causes. Statistics show that road accidents are the greatest threat to officers on the job. ![]() ![]() Highlighting the dangers faced by officers in the line of duty, the home secretary, David Blunkett, said yesterday: "I commend the bravery and commitment of these police officers in defending us, not only against dangerous criminals but against those threatening the safety of our country." The murder of special branch officer Stephen Oake, 40, was not an isolated incident.
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