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FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REFERENCE NOs: West Mercia Police 11729 and Warwickshire Police 11730
I write in connection with your requests for information which were received on 25th April 2019. Please find below the responses to your requests for West Mercia Police and Warwickshire Police information:
Since the introduction of Assaults on Emergency Workers (Offences) Act 2018, how many people have been arrested for 'assaulting an Emergency worker'?
Since 12th November, how many people have been arrested for assaulting a police officer under the former 'Assault PC' charge?
REPLY:
West Mercia FOI 11729 response
Since the introduction of Assaults on Emergency Workers (Offences) Act 2018, 83 many people have been arrested for Assault - On emergency worker
Since 12th November, 109 many people have been arrested for Assault - On Police
Figures obtained from Athena Custody based on the reason for arrest Assault - On emergency worker & Assault - On Police between 12 November 2018 & 23 June 2019.
Warwickshire FOI 11730 response
Since the introduction of Assaults on Emergency Workers (Offences) Act 2018, 31 many people have been arrested for Assault - On emergency worker
Since 12th November, 49 many people have been arrested for Assault - On Police
Figures obtained from Athena Custody based on the reason for arrest Assault - On emergency worker & Assault - On Police between 12 November 2018 & 23 June 2019.