UK police assaults rise 23% since 2021, with officers facing daily violence and trauma.

Violent attacks on UK police officers have surged, with a 23% increase in assaults since 2021. Officers now face physical dangers like being bitten, stabbed, and run over, leading to daily attacks that have caused significant physical and emotional trauma. Police are starting their shifts expecting to face violence, highlighting the unprecedented rise in assaults. Officials stress that such attacks are criminal acts with escalating penalties.

November 17, 2024
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