Police officer assaulted in Stanford incident
A MAN was arrested following a disturbance in Stanford-le-Hope during which a police officer was assaulted.
An alarm was raised in the Homsteads area at around 3:30pm yesterday (Sunday, 16 June) following reports of a disturbance.
A considerable number of officers rushed to the area - stirring memories for residents of two recent incidents.
There was a large police presence for an incident in Parry Close on Sunday, 5 May and an unconnected incident on Dunstable Road three days later.
A police statement about yesterday's incident says: "Officers attended and one officer was assaulted, sustaining minor injuries to their arm.
"A 33-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of burglary dwelling, threats to kill and assault against an emergency services worker. He remains in custody.'
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