More than 50 officers injured in hotel riot

South Yorkshire Police said some officers suffered broken bones and concussion

The number of officers injured in the Rotherham hotel riot has been confirmed as 51, South Yorkshire Police said.

They suffered injuries including broken bones, concussion, bruising and head wounds during the violence outside the Holiday Inn Express in Manvers on Sunday, the force said.

Police horses and dogs also suffered injuries, with one horse having to retire due to a hoof injury, a spokesperson added.

Frontline officers were targeted by missiles, which included concrete blocks, chairs, branches, fire extinguishers, glass bottles and cans, during the "horrendous disorder".

The force said officers who had been unable to resume frontline duties as a result of their injuries were "now part of the team trawling through footage to gather evidence".

Assistant Chief Constable David Hartley thanked the community for their kind messages following the weekend's "horrific events".

"I am so proud of our officers’ bravery and resilience on the night and now their ongoing dedication to helping our communities remain safe, coming back to work despite being subjected to such terrible levels of violence," he said.

"Please be assured, we are continuing our work to identify and arrest the offenders at pace.

"If you were involved in the outright acts of violence and thuggery on Sunday, let me be clear - we are coming for you.

"We are determined to be arresting each and every one of the offenders from their homes in the coming days."

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