Police chief slams 'unacceptable' officer assaultspublished at 09:34 British Summer Time 15 October 2018
A total of 11 Humberside police officers were assaulted in just one night this weekend, according to the force's Chief Constable.
Lee Freeman said eight officers, a PCSO, a special constable and a custody officer were all attacked.
The Chief Constable described the assaults as "completely unacceptable and not part of the job" and said that all the incidents would be reported.
Quote MessageMembers of police staff expect to be confronted with violence, but it shouldn't become part of the job. We have a duty to protect the public and all too often we are prevented from doing that by violent individuals."
Ch Con Lee Freeman, Humberside Police