A police officer who was stabbed in the neck in Adelaide has been reported to be in a stable condition, in a positive update following the attack. The incident has prompted a criminal charge against the alleged attacker and highlights the risks faced by frontline officers.

Police said the officer was treated in hospital after the stabbing, while the suspect was arrested and charged in connection with the incident. Further details about the circumstances of the attack and the legal case are expected to emerge as investigations continue.