Female officer attacked while helping man in Derby street

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 17:08 · Archive

A female police officer was assaulted by a man she tried to help in Derby.

A female police officer was assaulted whilst attempting to help a man who appeared to be lying unconscious in the street in Arbor Close, off Abbey Street in Derby, at 2.25pm on Thursday 22 October. She was taken to hospital and has since been discharged. The man became violent when she tried to help him, leading to the assault.

Members of the public came to the officer's aid and helped restrain the suspect until other officers arrived. He was arrested and remains in police custody. Chief Constable Simon Blatchly commended the bystanders, saying: 'I first want to thank the members of the public who helped this officer, they did not hesitate and their assistance really is appreciated.'

The incident comes just days after a male Derbyshire police officer suffered a broken arm in another incident on Slack Lane, near Uttoxeter Old Road, on Monday 19 October. Derbyshire police are seeking information from anyone who witnessed the attack on the female officer or came to her aid.

How it is being reported

• Appeal to trace men who helped officer after assaultThe female officer has been discharged from hospital following the assault in Arbor Close, Derby.BBC Derbyshire · 23 Oct, 17:01
• Female police officer attacked by man she tried to help in Derby streetIt comes just a few days after a male officer suffered a broken arm in another incidentDerbyshire Live · 23 Oct, 16:46

In this story: Derbyshire Police · Derby · Simon Blatchly

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