In police bodycam footage, Nowak is seen ​lying on the street saying “I’ve been stabbed” and “I can’t breathe” while an officer responds “I don’t think you have, mate”.

A correct response to a person claiming to have been stabbed, is to respond with something like: “Ok, can you show me where?” followed by calling on the radio for assistance, and holding the person’s hand gently.

This gathers information, alerts more units, keeps the person under control, and shows compassion.