Police update over Portsmouth incident that leaves officer 'screaming' in pain and man arrested
Police have given details over an incident that saw a man detained after an officer was left “screaming” in pain on the ground.
As reported, a video on social media shows an officer writhing in agony on the ground just feet from a man detained on the ground at the back of Farm Foods, close to Clifton Street, Fratton, around 1.30pm.
A massive police response of around 30 officers attended the scene. The officer was reportedly taken to hospital as a man was arrested. A white van was seen being seized at the scene.
Police have now given details, with a spokesperson saying: “At around 1.30pm, police made attempts to stop a man behind Farm Foods in Fratton.
“An officer was then reportedly assaulted, and suffered an ankle injury requiring hospital treatment.
“Police arrested the 45-year-old man on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker and causing grievous bodily harm with intent. He remains in custody at this time.”