‘I’m sorry I couldn’t do more’, says BTP officer stabbed in terror attack

A police constable seriously injured after charging terrorists armed only with his baton has apologised to victims’ families for not being able to save their loved ones. The British Transport Police (BTP) officer is still recovering in hospital after sustaining serious wounds to his head, arm and leg while tackling perpetrators of the London Bridge terror attack. But in a statement issued on Thursday (June 8), he thanked colleagues for saving his life and assured the families of the eight victims that he did everything he could. The officer, with less than two years’ service, added that he was “overwhelmed” by the public support he has received from around the world. He said: “Like every police officer who responded, I was simply doing my job. I didn’t expect the level of love and well wishes I have received. “I feel like I did what any other person would have done. I want to say sorry to the families that lost their loved ones. I’m so sorry I couldn’t do more and I want you to know I did everything I could. “I am so proud of my colleagues from BTP and everyone from the other emergency services who were on shift that night and did everything they could in the face of danger. I especially want to thank the officers who saved my life and kept me alive. I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for them. “Saturday night changed my life, like I’m sure it has for many others. My thoughts are with the people who died in the attack, but also with those that were injured and are recovering in hospital, including the three other officers that were injured, and all the members of the public who rushed to help.” Three Metropolitan Police Service officers were also injured as they confronted the attackers on Saturday (June 3). One off-duty officer was stabbed as he attempted to tackle one of the terrorists and remains in hospital with serious injuries. The other two sustained head and arm injuries respectively. A crowdfunding page set up by a colleague of the BTP officer has already raised more than £9,100 to help him meet the costs of rehabilitation. One anonymous donor described him as “a credit to the force and the wider service”, adding: “He’s done what we would all wish we would do in such a horrific situation.” A petition has also been started aiming to get the officer a George Cross medal. BTP Chief Constable Paul Crowther said: “Having visited the PC in hospital a number of times and hearing first-hand the incredible account of his actions on Saturday night, I am proud that he is part of the BTP family. “I know everyone at the force is behind him and his family as he continues his recovery.”