A police officer has been left “badly shaken” after he sustained accidents whereas responding to a report of an assault at a licensed premises on Monday, August 29 within the Dromore space of County Tyrone.
PSNI Inspector Hicks stated: “We acquired a report that two males had been assaulted at a licensed premises within the Primary Avenue space on Monday night.
“The 33-year-old male suspect left the premises and was later positioned by police within the Fairview Gardens space of Dromore.
“Whereas being arrested on suspicion of widespread assault, the male started shouting and lashed out an officer, breaking his radio mic.
“He continued to be aggressive and kicked the officer twice within the head and in addition head-butted and spat at him and additional tried to head-butt one other officer."
The injured police officer was taken to hospital for therapy.
The incident has additionally been condemned as “disgraceful” by the Police Federation of Northern Eire, the physique which represents rank-and-file officers right here.
A person was arrested on suspicion of various offences, together with widespread assault, assault on police, resisting police, and disorderly behaviour.
He stays in custody, helping with police enquiries.
“This was a horrific assault which has left the officer each injured and badly shaken and our ideas are with him as he recovers from what occurred,” Inspector Hicks added.
“Our officers’ work laborious on daily basis to maintain individuals protected and defend the communities they serve, and incidents resembling this are unacceptable and ought to be condemned by all.
“Our investigation is continuous and we're eager to listen to from anybody who might have witnessed what occurred to get in contact by calling 101, and quoting reference quantity 1482 of 29/08/22.”
Of their condemnation, the Police Federation of Northern Eire tweeted: “Disgraceful assault - finest needs to the officer on a speedy restoration and hopefully the offender will probably be suitably and swiftly handled by the court docket.”