Cop Knocked Out During Pub Brawl in Hackney
A police officer was knocked unconscious while making an arrest at a pub in Hackney and rushed to hospital.
Pub Chaos on Mare Street
Officers were called just before 5pm on Tuesday, 18 August after a man started causing trouble at a local Mare Street pub. Reports said he was verbally abusive and throwing glasses around.
Officer Assaulted and Hospitalised
During the arrest attempt, a male officer was assaulted and thrown against a wall, hitting his head and losing consciousness briefly. He was taken to hospital with a head wound but thankfully his injuries are not life-threatening.
Another officer used PAVA spray to restrain the man before backup arrived.
Arrest Made, Police Speak Out
A 46-year-old man is now in custody, suspected of criminal damage and assaulting a police officer.
“This is another shocking and disgraceful example of the dangers faced by officers who day in and day out do their utmost to keep Londoners safe,” said Marcus Barnett, BCU Commander for Hackney and Tower Hamlets.
“Police officers are ordinary people who come into work every day not knowing what they will face and they deserve our support. My thoughts are with my injured officer and his family.”
