Thrissur: Two police officers in Chavakkad were stabbed while attempting to prevent a man from attacking his brother early Thursday morning.

Sub-Inspector Arun Soman and CPO Sarath were injured in the attack. Sarath injured his hand and was admitted to a private hospital in Kunnamkulam.

The incident happened when police were investigating a dispute between local resident Nissar and his brother. During the attempt to stop Nissar from attacking his brother, the accused attacked the officers.

Police stated that Nissar is mentally unstable. After the attack, he tried to flee the scene but was caught by the local residents and police.