Man arrested after three police officers assaulted in Oldham
The officers had been responding to a road traffic collision when it happened
A man has been questioned over the assault of three police officers in Oldham.
At around 1pm on Saturday 1 July, officers were called to reports of a road traffic collision on Middleton Road, Oldham.
When they arrived, they found there had been a crash involving two vehicles.
A woman, in her 20s, suffered minor injuries from the collision and was taken to hospital.
Whilst taking details of the second vehicle involved in the collision, three police officers were assaulted and have suffered injuries that are not thought to be serious.
A 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault of an emergency worker and obstructing a constable and has been released on police bail pending further enquiry.
Chief Inspector Lindsay Booth, of GMP’s Oldham division, said: “This is a shocking incident where our officers have been attacked whilst conducting their duties. Whilst they did not suffer serious injuries, this is behaviour will not be tolerated against police.
“As a force, we are committed to protecting the public and keeping our streets safe and they absolutely do not deserve to be treated in this way."
Anyone who witnessed or has information on the incident is being urged to get in touch with Greater Manchester Police.