Four officers assaulted after police called to illegal gathering in Bramley tower block

Four police officers have been assaulted after they were called out to an illegal gathering in Leeds.
By Abbey Maclure
Published 8th Feb 2021, 18:19 BST
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Police received reports of an incident at Poplar Mount Flats, Bramley, at 10.43pm on Friday February 5.

Officers discovered a small gathering of around 10 people, which was in breach of Covid-19 regulations.

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Four officers were then assaulted and suffered minor injuries.

Four officers were assaults after attending the incident at Poplar Mount Flats, BramleyFour officers were assaults after attending the incident at Poplar Mount Flats, Bramley
Four officers were assaults after attending the incident at Poplar Mount Flats, Bramley

Four men were arrested at the scene and later charged with breaching Covid regulations.

Three of the men were also charged with assaulting an emergency worker.

All were released on bail to attend at Leeds Magistrates Court on April 22.

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