In an unfortunate incident on Saturday, July 1, 2022, a man was arrested after assaulting three on-duty police officers in Oldham. The incident occurred following a road traffic collision on Middleton Road, prompting a response from the Greater Manchester Police (GMP).
Upon arriving at the scene, the officers discovered that two vehicles had been involved in the collision. One woman in her 20s sustained minor injuries and was subsequently taken to the hospital for treatment.
While gathering information about the second vehicle involved in the collision, the three police officers were assaulted by an individual. Thankfully, the injuries sustained by the officers are not believed to be serious.
The GMP promptly arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of assault of an emergency worker and obstructing a constable. He has since been released on police bail while further investigations take place.
Expressing concern over the incident, Chief Inspector Lindsay Booth from GMP’s Oldham division condemned the attack on the officers. She emphasised that such behavior against the police will not be tolerated, reaffirming the force’s commitment to ensuring public safety and maintaining law and order.
Chief Inspector Booth urged anyone with information relevant to the incident to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation. People can contact the police by dialing 101 and quoting incident number 1595 of July 1, 2023. Additionally, reports can be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.

