Twenty cops injured in NI in lower than 24 hours

Twenty cops have been injured in lower than 24 hours in Northern Eire.

A police officer who was injured in a deliberate automobile crash in Co Armagh has beforehand been concerned in 5 related incidents.

PSNI Superintendent Rosie Thompson revealed the toll of officers’ accidents between Friday night and Saturday morning, saying some had suffered severe accidents requiring medical consideration.

She mentioned: “Two cops have been injured following a patrol automobile intentionally rammed within the Concession Street space of ​​Crossmaglen after a white VW Golf tried to run the patrol automobile off the street.

“Shockingly, one of many injured officers has already been concerned in ramming police automobiles 5 instances.

“This newest report comes after the police division revealed {that a} whole of 58 officers have been injured following related incidents this yr.

“Each officers have been extraordinarily shaken by what occurred and have been unable to stay on responsibility.

“The patrol automobile is now not roadworthy – and the suspect automobile has since been discovered within the south of Eire and investigations proceed.”

She mentioned one other officer was being handled for a severe thumb harm after being assaulted whereas responding to a disturbance within the Newry space.

Twenty cops have been injured whereas on responsibility over a 24-hour interval in Northern Eire.

One of many officers injured in an early morning patrol automobile crash in Crossmaglen has beforehand been concerned in 5 police automobile crashes. Extra right here: https://t.co/ACriDQMwBY pic.twitter.com/B0Jwh7TW9e

– Police Service NI (@PoliceServiceNI) December 14, 2024

Ms Thompson mentioned: “He was additionally kicked by the suspect who has since been charged to look in court docket.

“One other Newry-based officer suffered a damaged nostril and his three colleagues have been injured whereas responding to a home report within the Mountnorris space of ​​South Armagh.

“These officers have been spat on and suffered limb accidents whereas making an attempt to make an arrest.

“In the meantime, 4 cops suffered minor accidents within the Craigavon ​​space whereas responding to 2 separate reviews.

“Within the Derrygonnelly space of ​​Fermanagh, 4 cops have been injured after a person turned aggressive whereas being positioned in a name van.”

She mentioned three different cops in Derry have been attacked after arresting a person suspected of being concerned in a earlier assault.

Ms Thompson mentioned: “Throughout his arrest he violently kicked the officers, injuring them to the chest, chin and decrease physique.

“In North Belfast, cops have been responding to a report of an assault on a licensed premises when the suspect lunged at a police officer in an try and headbutt him – he additionally shouted slurs offensive.

“Cops have been responding to a home affairs report within the west Belfast space when a police officer was struck within the chest.”

The senior officer mentioned the PSNI would “rigorously examine these shameful and unacceptable assaults”.

She added: “These are only a few examples of the dangers our officers face daily.

“Our officers are there to help and reply to calls to assist folks and hold them protected.

“Assaults on police are unacceptable and should not be tolerated as simply a part of the job. »