Police officer stabbed in Torquay

A policeman is recovering in hospital after he was stabbed in Torquay while conducting a welfare check on a resident.

Victoria Police said the officer attended a Golden Beach Way address with colleagues and another agency about 4.30pm on Monday, when a 49-year-old man allegedly rushed at them with a knife.

The policeman suffered significant but non-life threatening injuries after he was stabbed several times.

Officers used a taser and capsicum spray during the incident.

The statement said a 49-year-old man had been arrested and is helping police with their inquiries.

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