Officer assaults over the weekend

A particularly high number of officers were assaulted over the weekend in incidents across the county.

• During an incident in Nuneaton on Saturday, four officers were assaulted, including one who was badly bitten on the arm and required hospital treatment. Two people have been arrested.
• On Saturday, during the arrest of a man who was wanted on a recall to prison, one of our officers was spat at and three others were assaulted, including one receiving homophobic abuse. A man has been recalled to prison in relation to the incident.
• Also on Sunday, another of our officers was bitten on the wrist and required hospital attendance, following an incident in Warwick. A man has been charged.

 The officers involved are being supported by the force, and those who went to hospital returned to duty quickly afterwards in spite of their injuries.

Head of Local Policing, Chief Superintendent Jon Belcher, said: “It’s incredibly disappointing to see a number of incidents over the weekend where our officers have been subjected to violence.

 “Our officers put their lives and safety on the line every day to protect all of us, they should never have to tolerate physical abuse when carrying out their duties.

 “Police officers and staff are people - they are mothers, fathers, daughters and sons. When they are attacked, they become victims just like any other, but victims who have been attacked while trying to protect others.

“We will always take action to prosecute those responsible.”