Police Officer Seriously Injured in Brutal Peterborough Attack
A young police officer is fighting for his life after a violent assault in Peterborough on Monday afternoon, February 8.
Assault During Welfare Check
The officer, a man in his 20s working as a response officer in north Cambridgeshire, was carrying out a welfare check at a Ledbury Road home around 5pm when he was attacked.
He was rushed to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge and remains in serious but stable condition.
Suspect Charged, Court Appearance Today
A man has been charged over the assault and is set for a virtual court hearing on February 10.
Chief Constable Condemns Attack
“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,” said Chief Constable Nick Dean.
“This is a shocking reminder of the dangers officers and staff face every day in their role to protect the public. Assaults against police should never be just ‘part of the job.’ It’s outrageous that this officer was 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.”
