Teenager arrested after brick thrown through unmarked police car window in Bradford leaves two people injured
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The police community support officers (PCSOs) had been on patrol in the Eccleshill and Undercliffe area of Bradford when their vehicle was targeted. West Yorkshire Police said the incident had happened in Bolton Road at 6.20pm on Sunday April 9.
The male PCSO suffered injuries to his shoulder and hand, while the female PCSO was left with neck and head injuries. Both victims needed hospital treatment but have since been discharged and are now said to be recovering.
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Superintendent Richard Padwell, of Bradford District Police, said: “Assaults on emergency workers are completely unacceptable and we will not tolerate this kind of behaviour. These PCSOs were going about their daily duties, and they should not come under attack like this. This incident will be fully investigated by my officers. Both PCSOs are being fully supported by the force in what has clearly been a distressing time for them.”
Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact police via 101 or use the 101 Live Chat facility on the force’s website, quoting log 1279 of 9 April. Information can always be given anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or through the reporting form on the independent charity’s website.