A man has been arrested in Co Fermanagh as he is alleged to have assaulted four police officers on Thursday night.
Police say a man, 24, kicked, headbutted and spat at officers while he was being arrested for an earlier assault on a man in Bellanaleck.
The incident took place in the Mallard Heights area of the village, where police say they received a report that a man in his 50s had been assaulted at around 8.20pm on Thursday.
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A suspect was identified at the scene and it is alleged that police attempted to arrest him before he became aggressive and grabbed one officer by the neck.
While in the police vehicle, he is said to have kicked one officer and headbutted another. It is then alleged that he spat at a fourth officer when he arrived in custody.
The man remains in custody and police said investigations into the incident are ongoing.
"One man has been arrested after four police officers assaulted in Bellanaleck last night, Thursday 1st September," a PSNI spokesperson said.
"Shortly after 8.20pm, Police received a report that a man in his 50s had been assaulted in the Mallard Heights area. Upon police arrival, a male, aged 24, was located as the suspect.
"Police attempted to arrest the suspect before he became aggressive and grabbed a police officer by the neck. He was then arrested for assault on police and resisting arrest.
"While in the police vehicle he kicked a second officer and head-butted a third. Upon arrival at custody the male also spat on a fourth officer.
"He was then further arrested for further assault on police and remains in police custody at this time. Thankfully all of the officers were able to continue on duty.
"The investigation is continuing and officers are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed what happened to get in touch by calling 101, and quoting reference number 1776 of 01/09/22."
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