A man is currently in custody after an officer was assaulted in Swindon last night.
At approximately 8.45pm, officers attempted to arrest the driver of a moped on Great Western Way.
The man became aggressive towards them and later refused to provide a specimen of breath at the roadside.
The man – a local 20-year-old – was arrested on suspicion of assaulting an officer, theft of a motor vehicle, possession of a class B drug and failing to provide a specimen for analysis.
He was taken to Gablecross custody where he remains for questioning.
Insp Rachel Hardy said: “This was a nasty incident – when officers attempted to arrest the man he was aggressive and continued to hit out at them, pulling chunks of hair from the head of a female officer leaving her in considerable pain. This kind of violence towards our officers who are simply trying to do their job will not be tolerated.
“We understand a bus driver pulled up at the side of the road while officers were detaining the man and assisted them in doing so – we are extremely grateful to him for his selfless actions.”
