A police officer was hospitalised after a man is alleged to have kicked, headbutted and spat at him during a 'horrific attack'.
The PSNI said they had been responding to a report of an assault at a licensed premises on Main Street in Dromore , Co Tyrone, on Monday, August 29, with the 33-year-old man fleeing the premises before being located nearby.
The man was being arrested on suspicion of assault, when police say he became aggressive and lashed out at the officer. According to a police spokesperson, the man kicked the officer twice in the head- before headbutting him and spitting at him.
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The man is later alleged to have attempted to headbutt another officer. He was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences, including, common assault, assault on police, resisting police and disorderly behaviour.
The PSNI referred to the incident as a 'horrific attack' and said it was unacceptable.
Inspector Hicks said: “We received a report that two males had been assaulted at a licensed premises in the Main Street area on Monday, 29th August, evening.
“The 33-year-old male suspect left the premises and was later located by police in the Fairview Gardens area of Dromore.
“While being arrested on suspicion of common assault, the male began shouting and lashed out an officer, breaking his radio mic.
“He continued to be aggressive and kicked the officer twice in the head and also head-butted and spat at him and further attempted to head-butt another officer.
“The police officer was taken to hospital for treatment. We have arrested the male on suspicion of a number of offences, including, common assault, assault on police, resisting police and disorderly behaviour.
“He remains in custody at this time, assisting with police enquiries.
“This was a horrific attack which has left the officer both injured and badly shaken and our thoughts are with him as he recovers from what happened.
“Our officers’ work hard every day to keep people safe and protect the communities they serve, and incidents such as this are unacceptable and should be condemned by all.
“Our investigation is continuing and we are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed what happened to get in touch by calling 101, and quoting reference number 1482 of 29/08/22.”
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