Gateshead officer attacked with machete during routine car stop

PC Will Hunter has been praised for bravery after a violent attack by a driver. Bello has been jailed for four years.

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00:00A police officer in Gateshead has described fighting for his life after a violent machete

00:07attack during a routine stop and has now received an award. In August of 2024, PC Will Hunter

00:14questioned the driver about insurance at a petrol station when Matthew Bello launched the assault.

00:20Northumbria police said Bello fled, rammed a police car and left Hunter injured.

00:24Bello, 52 of no fixed address, later pleaded guilty to wounding with intent

00:28and was jailed for four years, also receiving a two-year driving ban.

00:33PC Hunter, who's now returned to work, received the bravery and life-saving award.

00:38Assistant Chief Constable Steve Wykes praised his courage and professionalism.