A teenager has been arrested following reports they ‘knocked out’ a police officer outside a chip shop in Merseyside.
Officers attended the scene on Roughwood Drive in Kirkby at around 6.55pm yesterday, following reports that a group of rowdy youths had been hurling bottles and stones at the shop and attempting to smash its windows.
A police spokesman said upon arrival, ‘attempts were made to detain a male at the scene who became aggressive towards officers. During the incident an officer was pulled to the floor banging his head.’
Video footage taken at the scene appeared to show the officer lying on his back in the middle of the road being checked by a colleague, while other police officers handcuffed a male lying face-down nearby.
One woman could be heard saying ‘he’s been knocked out’, while another said ‘the bizzie’s out cold’.
Another voice can be heard crying: ‘He’s just a kid.’
The officer was taken to hospital to have their head injury checked and has since been released.
A 13-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker and is currently in custody.
Knowsley neighbourhood Chief Inspector Chris Ruane said: ‘This was a disgraceful incident in which a police officer was injured while simply attempting to do his job. It is only by sheer luck that his injuries were not more serious.
‘Anti-social behaviour causes misery in our communities and can often lead to people being seriously injured or left fearful for their families, homes and businesses. Those who take part in it also run the risk of ruining their lives by getting a criminal record at a young age.
‘ASB will not be tolerated, and our officers will continue to do everything they can to find those who are responsible for it and bring them to justice.’
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