Man charged with assault after two police officers were attacked during street disturbance in Bradford
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Police were called to St Leonard's Road in Girlington following reports of a disturbance involving a large group of individuals.
Two officers were assaulted and later treated for their injuries in hospital.
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Hide AdEmergency assistance was requested and additional units responded.
Four men were arrested with one being charged with assault. He is due to appear in court later this month.
West Yorkshire Police have said they are aware of a video circulating on social media of an officer being attacked.
Appropriate support has been put in place with regard to the welfare of the officers assaulted, and additional high visibility patrols are in the area to provide reassurance to local residents.
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Hide AdChief Inspector Bash Anwar of Bradford District Police, said: "West Yorkshire Police condemns any violence towards its staff and all such incidents will be investigated thoroughly.
"We will seek to prosecute anyone who displays violence towards an emergency worker as they work to protect the public and keep our communities safe."