Seven Warwickshire Police officers assaulted over the bank holiday weekend
The force said the officers have had to take time away from their jobs
Last updated 28th May 2026
Warwickshire Police say seven of its officers were assaulted in incidents over the bank holiday weekend.
The force said some of the officers were "spat at, punched, kicked, and bitten" which put them at "risk of infection."
In a statement Chief Constable David Gardner said: "Over the bank holiday weekend, our officers were spat at, punched, kicked, and bitten.
“They have been injured, put at risk of infection, and have had to take time away from their job of serving and protecting the public.
“We recorded seven attacks over that period of three days – we’ve recorded more since.
“This is assault.
“Assaults on officers and other emergency workers are dealt with severely, with common assault against an emergency services worker carrying a maximum sentence four times as high as other common assault crimes.
“We take the safety of our officers extremely seriously, and we will seek charges for anyone who puts that safety at risk.
“But even putting the legal repercussions aside – our officers are people. They run towards danger to protect us all.
“They want to get home to their friends, families, and loved ones at the end of their shift.
“Our officers chose this career because they wanted to help people at the worst moments in their lives.
“That takes a special type of person.”