Stark statistics which show that assaults on emergency service workers rose by 29 per cent in August compared to the same period last year have been condemned by the Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW).
Reacting to the NPCC’s release of provisional figures which highlight how crime has changed since the pandemic began, PFEW National Chair John Apter said: “These statistics show an unacceptable and appalling 29 per cent increase in assaults on emergency service workers, compared to the same period last year. Given that police officers are doing their level best to help protect people during this pandemic, some people need to take a long, hard look at themselves and their behaviour.
