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Police officers ‘punch bags’ in ‘epidemic’ of violent attacks

Officers are starting shifts “expecting” to be attacked, according to Paul Crowley of the Police Federation of England and Wales.

He said there was a national increase in assaults on police workers, which was affecting them “physically and mentally”.

“No-one comes to work and should accept the fact they’re being assaulted.”

Officers had “effectively become a punching bag”, he said.

Police Federation chair for Cumbria Ed Russell said it was an “epidemic affecting the country”.

“As to why it’s happening, I’m afraid I can’t answer,” he said.

“These are sons and daughters, mothers and fathers, and it’s happening every day.”

The Home Office said: “Any assault on a member of the police workforce is a criminal offence.

“Those convicted of assaulting an emergency worker can face up to two years’ imprisonment, with escalating sentences for more serious incidents.”


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