Shocking scenes in Stanley

100 teens surround and attack police

Author: Micky WelchPublished 30th Nov 2018

Durham police have released footage of officers being surrounded by up to 100 teenagers in Stanley.

They've urged parents to take responsibility for their children following the frightening disturbance

The video from body cameras shows uniformed officers responding to a report of a 'vulnerable female' at the bus station, and being quickly surrounded.

A Police Community Support Officer was punched in the face and a group of around 20 youths in hoodies threw bricks, lit fireworks and attacked the police