Chaos broke out in Dudley early this morning when a police officer was attacked while handling a crash scene. Two suspects have been arrested following the shocking assault.
Officer Attacked at Crash Scene
West Midlands Police swooped after a Ford Ranger smashed into a wall on Robert Street, Lower Gornal, just before 5.30am. When officers arrived, they spotted a man walking away from the wreck.
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As the female officer tried to stop him from hopping into a nearby Range Rover, driven by a second suspect, she was punched in the throat.
Suspects Busted After High-Speed Chase
The Range Rover sped off, but police quickly mobilised traffic units and drone teams. The pair were tracked down in Swindon, South Staffordshire by 7.30am.