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A man attacked police with fire bombs and weapons. He wore special clothes. He will be in jail for at least 22 years.

Dighton was known to police but not seen as a threat. He had strong feelings against the government and used a knife and pole in the attack.
He hurt police officers and tried to burn a police van. Police used a taser and spray, but it didn't work. He admitted to trying to murder in court.
The attack hurt police and their families. Police say it shows their daily risks. Dighton was upset with the government.
Police checked on him before and didn't think he was dangerous. They still believe this. He was also in a programme to stop violence.

A man attacked police with fire bombs and weapons. He wore special clothes. He will be in jail for at least 22 years.

Dighton was known to police but not seen as a threat. He had strong feelings against the government and used a knife and pole in the attack.
He hurt police officers and tried to burn a police van. Police used a taser and spray, but it didn't work. He admitted to trying to murder in court.
The attack hurt police and their families. Police say it shows their daily risks. Dighton was upset with the government.
Police checked on him before and didn't think he was dangerous. They still believe this. He was also in a programme to stop violence.