Man charged with attempted murder after police officer assaulted on Canvey Island
The officer was treated in hospital for neck injuries - and has since been discharged
Last updated 5th Nov 2023
A man's been charged with attempted murder after a police officer was assaulted in Canvey Island.
The attack occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning as officers responded to reports of a disturbance at a home on First Avenue.
The officer was taken to hospital with injuries to his neck, and has since been discharged.
45-year-old David Coe of First Avenue in Canvey Island has been charged with attempted murder in connection with the incident.
He's been remanded into custody and will appear at Southend Magistrates Court on Monday.
Detective Chief Superintendent Andrew Waldie said:
“Officers from our Castle Point and Rochford Criminal Investigation Department have carried out a thorough investigation working with the Crown Prosecution Service to secure the charge.”
“The safety of our officers and of the public is our priority. The officer was responding to concerns from the public and has been assaulted on arrival. This is totally unacceptable.”
“Assaults against police officers should never be accepted as part of the job we do, and we will continue to support this officer whilst he recovers.”