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06
Sept 2022
North Yorkshire Police pledges 'swift and decisive' action after officer assault
A 17-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker and possessing a Class B drug.
North Yorkshire Police has pledged to take "swift and decisive action" against anyone who assaults an officer after shocking pictures emerged.
A police officer suffered head injuries when he was called to reports of a disturbance in York on Sunday night.
A 17-year-old was arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker and possessing a Class B drug.
Police said in a statement that a full investigation is underway, and the teenager remained in custody.
Chris Brumfitt, Chief Inspector of York and Selby, said:
“An attack on a police officer or an emergency worker is an attack on our family, and we take this extremely seriously.
“Officers and emergency service workers are trying to protect the public and do not come to work to be assaulted.
“Anyone who assaults an officer in York or North Yorkshire should expect swift and decisive action.”
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