Dec 09 - Two RGP Officers Injured During Routine Traffic Checks

Shortly after midday yesterday morning, two RGP Traffic Officers engaged in traffic duties in the area of Europort Road below Mid Harbours Estate were assaulted and injured after they had stopped a local youth on a moped with a view to addressing an alleged traffic offence relating to the manner of his driving.

As a result of the incident, the eighteen year old local male rider and a local female in her early twenties were arrested by Police on suspicion of assault.

On making the arrests one of the officers sustained two fractured fingers whilst the other sustained a dislocated shoulder. Both the male and female involved are currently on Police bail.

The RGP would like to stress that it will continue to adopt a firm stance in relation to assaults on officers acting in the execution of their duty.

Both officers concerned were treated for their injuries at St. Bernard’s Hospital and later discharged. They are now recuperating from their injuries. 

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