Officers scratched, punched, and bitten as suspect due in court after car stolen in Retford
Three officers were left with injuries on their arms and legs after attempting to arrest a suspect who had allegedly stolen a car and caused damage at a public house, police said.
Nottinghamshire Police officers were called to an incident on Grove Street, Retford, on May 22, shortly before 7.30am.
A force spokesman said three officers were injured and received injuries to their arms and legs while trying to restrain a suspect and place them inside of a police vehicle.
A nearby car and window were also damaged.
Josie Connor, of Elkesley, Retford, has since been charged with driving a motor vehicle taken without the owner’s consent, two counts of criminal damage, three counts of assault by beating of an emergency worker, assault, and driving while disqualified.
The 32-year-old appeared before magistrates in Nottingham when she her case was adjourned to a further hearing on June 1. Connor was remanded in custody.
Sergeant Mark Walker, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “When our officers respond to incidents, they shouldn’t be left with bite marks, cuts and bruises – they don’t put on a uniform to be assaulted, which is why we will always do all we can to arrest those responsible.
“This is an ongoing investigation, but I am pleased we’ve been able to put a suspect up before the courts in relation to the incident.”