Police officer's ankle broken in Carrickfergus assault

A police officer had their ankle broken in an assault in Carrickfergus on Tuesday night.

Presseye
Published 26th Apr 2017
Last updated 26th Apr 2017

Three members of the PSNI were sent to reports of a fight between two men in the Victoria Road area at round 7.15pm.

When they got there, one of the men became aggressive and attacked them.

He punched one officer in the face, broke the ankle of another and left the third with cuts and bruises to their face and body.

A 28-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of a range of offences including assault on police, criminal damage and grievous bodily harm.

That man is still being questioned by police.