A Cambridge man has been sentenced to more than six years in prison after stabbing a police officer with a kitchen knife during a stop in the city’s Headly Street.
Reis Treby, 26, of Colville Road, was stopped by officers on 19 March while riding a bicycle. He was recognised as having known links to drug activity. During the attempted arrest, Treby pulled out a kitchen knife and stabbed one of the officers in the arm, causing a deep wound that required immediate medical attention.
Following the incident, officers recovered the knife discarded nearby and found more than £650 in cash along with a quantity of cannabis on Treby. He was arrested and later admitted to four charges, including possession of an offensive weapon, grievous bodily harm without intent, possession with intent to supply cannabis, and possession of criminal property.
Six-Year Sentence at Peterborough Crown Court
Treby appeared at Peterborough Crown Court on Wednesday, where he was sentenced to six years and four months in prison. During police interviews, he claimed he had “no intention” of harming anyone, stating he had drawn the knife to prevent himself from being “accidentally stabbed” during the arrest.
Detective Constable Lee Steeden of Cambridgeshire Police commented on the sentencing, saying: “This incident is a stark reminder of the dangers our officers face every single day. They were simply doing their jobs—patrolling the streets, tackling crime, and protecting the public.”
He also addressed the wider issue of knife crime: “The idea that carrying a knife provides protection is a dangerous misconception, which, as demonstrated in this case, brings more harm than security.”
Cambridgeshire Police continue to urge the public to report any suspicious behaviour, particularly where weapons or drugs may be involved.
