Chief saddened by number of assaults on workforce

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Chief saddened by number of assaults on workforce

More than 26,000 attacks on officers in England and Wales in 2017/18 financial year.

Chief Constable Bill Skelly

Date - 6th August 2018
By - Ian Weinfass - Police Oracle

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A chief constable has spoken out after writing statement in support of 90 assaulted personnel in just eight months. Chief Constable Bill Skelly, of Lincolnshire Police, wanted to highlight the impact on officers and staff members...

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