Police officer injured during Southend arrest
He's been receiving treatment
A police officer in Southend has been injured during an arrest after reports of shop theft.
Officers in Southend High Street were responding after a person reportedly left a shop without paying on Saturday afternoon, around 3:30pm.
A statement from Chief Inspector Jo Collins, Southend District Commander, says the officer "is receiving treatment and support" after the incident.
After detaining a man in handcuffs, a struggle followed with the officer suffering a serious injury to his ankle.
A 34-year-old man of no fixed address is in custody for questioning, arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker.
Chief Inspector Collins said:
“My officers frequently place themselves in harm’s way to effectively protect the public and catch suspects.
“This officer is receiving treatment and support, but I would reinforce the message that no emergency service worker deserves to suffer injury while going about their duty.
“Any such incidents will be investigated to the fullest extent.”