Man charged with assaulting female police officer appears in court

Man charged with the grave and criminal assault of a female police officer Credit: States of Jersey

A 34-year-old man has been charged with grave and criminal assault in Jersey.

Charles James Gales allegedly assaulted a female police officer at 2am on New Year's Day on Princes Tower Road in St Saviour.

He appeared before the Magistrates Court this morning and was granted bail. He will reappear before the Magistrates Court on 16th January.

Jersey Police reported two separate assaults on officers on duty over the New Year celebrations.

Chief Inspector Hafey also commended the officers dealing with the incidents on their professionalism.