Policewoman slashed with garden shears after incident in Essex
Written by News on 10/08/2017
A female police officer is in hospital after being slashed across the face with garden shears after intervening in a confrontation in Essex.
Authorities have described the attack, which happened in Clacton-on-Sea, as an "extremely serious incident".
A 23-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of two counts of assaulting a police officer, while a 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm and possessing an offensive weapon.
Detective Constable Lee Winfield said there had been a "large disturbance" involving many people.
"Although we have made arrests we are keen to hear from witnesses who can help us establish exactly what happened in the lead-up to our two officers being hurt."
Another officer received a minor leg injury after the pair were called to the scene, at Jackson Road and later West Avenue, at 9.10pm on Tuesday.
Police are appealing for mobile phone and dash-cam footage.
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