Man charged with assault after two police officers were attacked during street disturbance in Bradford

A man has been charged after two police officers were assaulted during an incident in Bradford on Saturday evening.
By Tony Gardner
Published 6th Mar 2022, 18:01 BST
Updated 6th Mar 2022, 18:02 BST

Police were called to St Leonard's Road in Girlington following reports of a disturbance involving a large group of individuals.

Two officers were assaulted and later treated for their injuries in hospital.

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Emergency assistance was requested and additional units responded.

Two officers were assaulted after police were called to St Leonard's Road, Girlington, Bradford, following reports of a disturbance involving a large group of individuals.Two officers were assaulted after police were called to St Leonard's Road, Girlington, Bradford, following reports of a disturbance involving a large group of individuals.
Two officers were assaulted after police were called to St Leonard's Road, Girlington, Bradford, following reports of a disturbance involving a large group of individuals.

Four men were arrested with one being charged with assault. He is due to appear in court later this month.

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West Yorkshire Police have said they are aware of a video circulating on social media of an officer being attacked.

Appropriate support has been put in place with regard to the welfare of the officers assaulted, and additional high visibility patrols are in the area to provide reassurance to local residents.

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Chief Inspector Bash Anwar of Bradford District Police, said: "West Yorkshire Police condemns any violence towards its staff and all such incidents will be investigated thoroughly.

"We will seek to prosecute anyone who displays violence towards an emergency worker as they work to protect the public and keep our communities safe."