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A senior police officer has been stabbed while responding to a disturbance in Brisbane's north this morning.
The incident unfolded within a "matter of seconds" after police were called to a Jones Street address in Rothwell about 9.25am.
The male senior constable was allegedly stabbed in the shoulder by a 30-year-old man armed with knife after he attempted to jump into the police vehicle, police say.
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Police used a Taser on the offender, before arresting him.
The 30-year-old was taken to hospital under police guard with a wound to his stomach, in a stable condition.
The officer, who has been in the force for 16 years, was taken to hospital in a stable condition.
Police officers on scene provided first aid before paramedics arrived.
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Detective Inspector Ben Fadian said the alleged attack unfolded immediately after police showed up.
He said a police vehicle was damaged during the attack.
A crime scene has been established at the property and police are continuing to investigate.
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