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Four Teens Arrested After Attack On Police Officer In Chichester

Four teenagers have been arrested after a police officer was attacked in Chichester on Friday (11).

Police said a 31-year-old Constable sustained cuts and bruising to his body and head after responding to a disturbance involving a group of people in East Street, shortly after 10pm.

According to officers, he was attacked once while trying to intervene, and again after pursuing the group on foot in South Pallant.

Other officers attended the scene and detained three boys, aged 16, and a 15-year-old girl on suspicion of assault. 

Two of the boys and the girl were also arrested on suspicion of obstructing police.

The injured officer was taken to St Richards Hospital for treatment, and was allowed home later that night.

Two of the boys and the girl were released on bail until October 5 while enquiries continue.

One boy was released without charge.

Inspector Sharon Sawyer said: 

"This was an unprovoked attack on a police officer doing his duty.

"Thankfully his colleagues reacted very swiftly and made arrests, following which further enquiries are now being carried out."

Anyone with information is asked to contact 101, quoting serial 1468 of 14/09.

 

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