Ambulance worker assaulted on Christmas Day in Northumberland
She's suffered injuries to her ribs and arms, and says she now struggles to hug her children
An ambulance worker was attacked in Northumberland on Christmas Day, after she stopped to help a man.
The North East Ambulance Service responder came across a man, whilst on her way back to base.
They say the man was sitting in the middle of the Moor Farm roundabout on the A19 in Cramlington.
The woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, suffered injuries to her ribs and arms and says she now is struggling to hug her children, or brush her hair.
She managed to call for help from colleagues, by pressing a panic button.
NEAS say it took three members of staff to detain the man before police arrived.
Northumbria Police have arrested a man in connection with the incident on suspicion of assault. He has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
Operations manager at North East Ambulance Service Claire Jobling said, “We are shocked and disappointed that members of our team delivering care in our communities be hurt on Christmas Day. Our staff come to work at Christmas to keep helping people who need them. They leave their own celebrations and families at a special time of year and it’s inconceivable that they come across any sort of harm in the line of duty.”