Officer Seriously Hurt in Shocking Peterborough Assault
A young police officer is fighting for recovery after a brutal attack in Peterborough on Monday afternoon.
Welfare Check Turns Violent
The officer, in his 20s and a response team member from north Cambridgeshire, was carrying out a welfare check at a property on Ledbury Road at around 5pm when he was assaulted.
He was rushed to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge and remains in a serious but stable condition.
Suspect Charged and Facing Court
A man has been charged over the assault and is set to appear virtually in court today, 10 February.
Chief Constable Condemns Attack
Chief Constable Nick Dean said: “My officers and staff work tirelessly to keep our communities safe but sadly, they are regularly subjected to violence which too often results in injury. This is a shocking reminder of the dangers officers and staff face every day in their role to protect the public.
“Assaults against police officers and staff should never be just ‘part of the job’ and it is outrageous to see this officer has been severely assaulted while on duty and trying to help.
My full support and thoughts are with the officer, his colleagues and his family while he recovers in hospital.”
