Violent Offender Jailed Following Assault on Neighbourhood Police Officer

Violent Offender Jailed Following Assault on Neighbourhood Police Officer

I wanted to provide you an update regarding Violent crime, which members around this area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the Met Engage priority survey.

We would like to update residents on the successful sentencing of a violent offender following an assault on a police officer.

Neighbourhood officers arrested a male on Monday 24th August at Well street E9 who was wanted after being recalled to prison. During the arrest, the male violently assaulted one of the officers by punching them in the face, causing injuries that required hospital treatment.

The offender was subsequently charged with assaulting an emergency worker and remanded to appear before Bow Magistrates' Court.

Following court proceedings, the male has now been sentenced to 25 weeks' imprisonment.

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