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06/03/2024
Man Arrested For Headbutting Female Police Officer
A 22-year-old man has been arrested in Newry for assaulting a police officer.
While responding to a domestic related report, a local female officer was headbutted to the head, which caused swelling and bruising. The officer was seen by medical staff and her injuries were not more serious and she felt well enough to remain on duty.
Inspector McCormick said: "The man was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences, including assault on police and resisting police. He remains in police custody at this time.
"This incident, again, highlights our message that all assaults on police officers and staff are unacceptable, and will not be tolerated."
While responding to a domestic related report, a local female officer was headbutted to the head, which caused swelling and bruising. The officer was seen by medical staff and her injuries were not more serious and she felt well enough to remain on duty.
Inspector McCormick said: "The man was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences, including assault on police and resisting police. He remains in police custody at this time.
"This incident, again, highlights our message that all assaults on police officers and staff are unacceptable, and will not be tolerated."
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