Four officers injured following weekend operations

Inspector Browne said all assaults and attacks on police officers are totally unacceptable.

Author: Chloe GibsonPublished 22nd May 2023
Last updated 22nd May 2023

Four officers sustained injuries as they responded to a number of calls over the weekend, a PSNI spokesperson has said.

A 17-year-old male was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences including assault on police, criminal damage and common assault after officers received a report of a fight within the vicinity of Orient Circle, Lurgan at 8pm on Saturday May 20th.

He remains in custody at this time. Two officers were struck and spat at and one received a bite to their left hand while detaining the 17-year-old.

Three men were also charged to court following separate incidents in which officers were assaulted.

Inspector Browne said all assaults and attacks on police officers are totally unacceptable. “Our officers are working night and day to protect the public and the communities that they serve."

"Assaults should not be tolerated in any instance but they will not deter our officers from continuing their work every day to keep people safe.”