Police appeal for witnesses after two officers assaulted in Dewsbury
It's after two officers were injured during an arrest on Wakefield Road
Police are appealing for witnesses and video footage following an incident in Dewsbury on Friday 30 October, in which two officers were assaulted.
At around 12.15pm, officers approached a man and a woman on Wakefield Road to speak to them about suspected road-related offences.
During an attempt to arrest the man, both officers were assaulted. Additional officers were called to the scene, while a member of the public also stepped in to assist. Both the man and the woman were subsequently arrested.
The 35-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of two counts of assaulting an emergency worker, obstructing a constable in the execution of their duty and a public order offence.
The 36-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving while over the prescribed alcohol limit, two counts of assaulting an emergency worker and obstructing a constable in the execution of their duty.
One officer was taken to hospital with a broken finger, while the second sustained cuts and grazes.
Police seek witnesses and mobile phone footage
Detectives from Kirklees CID are asking anyone who was in the area at the time to get in touch if they witnessed any part of the incident or captured footage that could assist their investigation.