Policeman hurt while arresting drinker in Chatham High Street
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A police officer has broken his ankle and suffered
injuries to his face after he tried to arrest a man he saw drinking
booze in a alcohol-free zone.
The officer, who has not been named, was on on patrol in Chatham
High Street on Wednesday when he came across two men, one of whom
was drinking alcohol.
The man quickly became agitated and verbally abusive towards the
officer and became violent and tried to resist arrest.
Several security guards from shops in town came to the officer's
aid as additional officers arrived at the scene to help.
Steve Corbishley, area commander for Medway, said:"We receive a
number of complaints regarding antisocial behaviour in that area
and this was one of the contributing factors to placing an alcohol
free zone in the high street.
"I have visited the officer in hospital and he has started his
road to recovery from his injuries.
"I would like to thank the security guards who came to the
officer's aid.
"This is an extremely busy area and there were a number of
members of the public in the area at the time of the incident.
"Those who witnessed this incident are urged to contact us."
Two men were arrested after the incident and are still in
custody.
- Anyone with any information can contact 01622 690 690 or Kent
Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Thursday, March 18 2010
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