Six police officers injured in Swindon after woman's arrest

A female detention officer was bitten during the incident. Credit: Wiltshire Police

Six police officers and members of custody staff have been injured while dealing with a woman who had been arrested in Swindon, Wiltshire Police said.

A female detention officer broke her arm when she was bitten during the attack in Gablecross police station on Saturday night (24 August).

Officers had been called to Groves Street after reports of a brick being thrown through a window.

A 42-year-old local woman was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and "she became abusive and aggressive to officers and staff and bit, scratched and pushed those who were trying to deal with her," Wiltshire Police said.

Inspector Carly Nesbitt said:

Wiltshire Police described the majority of the injuries to the six policeofficers and custody staff as minor.

The incident comes after growing concern about violence faced by officers in the region.

Katy Bourne, new chairwoman of the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners, suggested there should be zero tolerance for attacks on police officers.