PCSO assaulted while responding to report of a city centre theft

During this incident, the PCSO detained a male in Abbey Gardens, Winchester and was assaulted, but fortunately not injured.

Officers from the local neighbourhood and High Harm teams assisted and two people were arrested.

PC Darrington said: ‘Anti-social behaviour & violence towards our officers will not be tolerated and will be dealt with robustly.

‘We would like to thank the public for their patience and understanding whilst we dealt with this incident.’