A police officer was reportedly 'grabbed around the neck' and put in a headlock while attending an incident. The officer was responding to a call in Handel Street, St Ann’s, at around 8.50pm on Sunday (14 August).
Police say the officer was trying to calm the situation down when they were 'grabbed'. A 42-year-old has since been arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker and assault.
The man remains in custody. The police officer received minor injuries.
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Sergeant Rob Palethorpe, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: "Assaults on police officers are totally unacceptable. Officers are members of the community like anyone else, who have family members and colleagues who are concerned for their wellbeing.
"They pull on the uniform each day to protect and serve the public, so it is always saddening to hear when they are assaulted while doing their job to keep people safe. Any assaults on emergency workers are treated very seriously and, as we have repeatedly shown, we will always take robust action against anyone involved in this sort of behaviour.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101 quoting incident 771 of August 14. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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