Police officer attacked by gang of youths stealing motorbike in Salford

The 24 year old constable was left with a broken nose and gash on the head

Author: Ellie LinfordPublished 15th May 2019
Last updated 27th Nov 2023

A police officer in Salford's been attacked by a gang of youths - trying to steal a motorbike

The 24 year old constable was left with a broken nose and a gash on the head - as he tried to stop the group in Ordsall Park last month.

It was after reports a motorcycle had been stolen from a property in Merchants Quay shortly after 5.30pm on the evening of Monday 15 April 2019.

The officer saw a group of around 8 young people pushing a motorbike in nearby Ordsall Park.

As he tried to detain them, he was assaulted by two or three members of the group, which left him needing hospital treatment.

"Atrocious act of violence"

Chief Inspector Ben Ewart, of GMP’s Salford District, said: “This atrocious act of violence was committed on a neighbourhood police officer when he was on duty protecting the local community.

“Local residents tell us this is exactly what they want police officers to be doing, investigating robberies and other crimes and helping to make their communities a safer place to live.

“While there is overwhelming support for our officers from the vast majority of people, the acts of a small and lawless minority won’t be tolerated and we are determined that our staff will be protected.”

Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 5127 quoting incident number 1672 of 15/04/19.