Synod Inn assault: On-the-run man arrested after search

The incident took place at Synod Inn, near Capel Cynon in Ceredigion on 9 February

A man who went on the run after a police officer was assaulted in Ceredigion has been arrested in Sussex.

The Dyfed-Powys police officer was attacked by two men as he carried out a "routine stop" on the car at Synod Inn on 9 February.

The force said it had been searching for the man since Saturday, and a 24-year-old was arrested on Friday.

A 29-year-old man has been charged with several offences, including assault causing actual bodily harm.

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He has appeared in court, also charged with criminal damage, aggravated vehicle taking, vehicle damage and two counts of taking a vehicle without the owner's consent.

The officer is making "steady progress" after the incident, but has not yet returned to work.

Ch Supt Peter Roderick said: "I am pleased to confirm the arrest of the outstanding man, following a long and intense operation to locate him.

"This operation has involved departments across Dyfed-Powys Police, as well as colleagues from other police forces as we focussed on locations outside our force area."