Man Bashes Cop After Crashing Car Into Central Reservation
Police were called to a crash on Wednesday evening after a car smashed into a central reservation just after 5pm. Officers tracked the suspect to Gin Close Way, Awsworth, where they found a man beside a vehicle.
Trouble for Officers as Suspect Turns Violent
What started as a routine stop quickly exploded. The 53-year-old man got aggressive, shoving and punching a police officer. He even trapped an officer’s hand in a bid to avoid arrest.
Weapon Found and Arrest Made
Once the situation was under control, cops searched the man and found a weapon. He was arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker, possession of an offensive weapon in public, and driving while unfit through drink or drugs.
Sergeant Paul Crofts said: “Thankfully no one was injured in the collision and the officer received no serious or lasting damage. But being assaulted will never be tolerated – we will always take robust action.
“Our officers wear their uniform to protect the public and keep communities safe – being assaulted is not part of their job. Anyone caught driving over the legal alcohol or drug limit can expect to be caught because the consequences are devastating.”
Witnesses Urged to Come Forward
If you have any information, call police on 101 quoting incident 558 of 23 November 2022, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
