Female police officer suffers serious head injuries in Wakefield while trying to arrest fleeing suspect

A female police officer has suffered serious head injuries while attempting to make an arrest in Wakefield.
Charles Gray
By Charles Gray
Published 2nd Jun 2023, 17:55 BST
Updated 2nd Jun 2023, 17:57 BST
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Wakefield CID is investigating and appealing for witnesses to the incident on Back Grantley Street in Wakefield at about 8.41am today (Friday).

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: “The incident occurred after police witnessed an apparent criminal act taking place and acted to arrest a suspect.

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“The alleged offender attempted to flee the scene, causing the officer a head injury in the process.

The incident happened on Back Brantley Street in WakefieldThe incident happened on Back Brantley Street in Wakefield
The incident happened on Back Brantley Street in Wakefield

“The officer received medical attention at the scene and was taken to hospital for further treatment. Her injuries were found to be serious, but not thought to be life threatening.

“A suspect has been arrested in connection with the matter and is in custody for questioning.”

Anyone who saw what happened or can assist police enquiries is asked to contact Wakefield CID on 101 or online at referencing police log -273 of June 2.