Police bitten and headbutted in list of shocking attacks on officers in West Yorkshire this week
A policing group has issued a list of attacks on police officers in the past WEEK alone in West Yorkshire.
The West Yorkshire Police Federation has issued a shocking list of the attacks on police officers in the region in the past seven days.
The list includes six police officers punched, five being kicked and four spat at.
The list in full:
17 Grappled/Bodily Force
6 Punched
5 Kicked
4 Spat at
3 Bitten
1 Knife/Blade
Two staff were kicked and head-butted respectively
"It's important that those committing these crimes are given the stiffest possible sentences. "We would also urge all West Yorkshire Police colleagues to properly record when they are assaulted so we can have a true picture of the attacks. And to look after themselves and each other."