A MAN has pleaded not guilty to attempting to murder two police officers in Harlow reports the BBC.

PC Hollie Matthews and Acting-Sgt Gemma Sandy were injured during the alleged incident in the Sumners area of Harlow on December 23rd, 2023.

They had been to Hull Grove to respond to concerns for a man’s welfare at about 5.45pm.

Declan Diedrick, aged 25 of Hull Grove, will stand trial at Chelmsford Crown Court on 20 October.

Appearing at court via a video link from HMP Bedford, he also denied possession of a knife and two offences of causing the officers grievous bodily harm with intent.

One was treated in hospital after allegedly being stabbed in the head, while the other did not require further treatment.

A brief hearing at Chelmsford Crown Court on Friday was told the alleged weapon was a kitchen knife.