Man Arrested After Essex Cop Attacked in Early Morning Assault
Officer Injured on Canvey Island
A 45-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a brutal assault on an Essex Police officer in Canvey Island at 4am this Saturday, 4 November. The victim suffered neck injuries during the attack on First Avenue and was rushed to hospital.
Investigation Underway
The injured officer has since been discharged and is recovering with full police support. A police scene remains active at the location as officers carry out ongoing enquiries throughout the day.
Detective Chief Superintendent Andrew Waldie said: “We are taking this assault extremely seriously and it is totally unacceptable one of our officers had their life put in danger whilst trying to keep the public safe.”
“The arrested man remains in custody and we reassure the public that there is no risk as a result of this incident.”
Police Appeal for Witnesses
Essex Police are urging anyone who witnessed the attack or has CCTV, mobile phone, or doorbell footage to come forward. Quote incident number 192 of 4 November when reporting.
- Report online via the Essex Police website
- Use the live chat service available Mon-Fri, 10am-9pm
- Call 101 to speak directly to an operator
The live chat can be accessed on desktop, tablet, or mobile by clicking the ‘Live Chat’ icon at the bottom right of the Essex Police website.
For more details, visit the ‘Help Us Help You’ page on the Essex Police site.
