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.