Four Essex Police officers have been injured after being attacked while carrying out their duties in the last 24 hours.

Oliver Kent

Published: 2:48 pm February 25, 2023

Updated: 9:57 am October 8, 2025

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The injuries sustained by the group vary from minor to serious hand and ankle injuries.

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The assaults took place while officers were attempting to make arrests as part of a drug investigation in Maldon, a domestic incident in Southend and whilst responding to an incident in Witham.

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