Four police officers assaulted

Monday, 10 April 2017 06:45

Constabulary hits out at 'unacceptable' behaviour

Police have condemned a series of incidents over the weekend, which resulted in four officers being assaulted.

The first occured in Union Mills during the early hours of Saturday morning.

It's understood a man and a woman are being questioned.

Then on Saturday evening, two officers were assaulted in the capital.

A 54-year-old male has been charged, and will appear in court this morning.

Several staff took to social media in the aftermath of the violence:

Three Officers injured last night doing their job.
Hope the public are more responsible tonight.#staysafe #respect
— Mark Newey (@DI_Newey) April 8, 2017

Kind of thinking we should not have to face getting assaulted at work when we are trying to keep you all safe? #IOMPolice
— TweetbeatIOM (@TweetbeatIOM) April 8, 2017

Officers assaulted at two separate incidents last night. Absolutely unacceptable. https://t.co/QtaccQ1ngQ
— CC Gary Roberts (@CCGaryRoberts) April 8, 2017

Sergeant Alan Shimmin says it was a difficult few days for the Constabulary.