Police officers hit with bottle and kicked in head during vicious Ilkeston assault
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Derbyshire police have now released a still taken from an officer’s body-worn video camera as part of an ongoing investigation into the incident.
The officers were dealing with anti-social behaviour and drinking in Gallows Inn playing fields, off Ilkeston Road, Ilkeston, when they were approached by a youth.
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Hide AdA short time later, one of the officers was struck to the side of the head with a bottle and had her hair pulled violently during a struggle.
The second officer was hit several times, including a kick to the head whilst assisting his colleague.
The image released shows a youth police want to speak to in connection with the incident.
If anyone recognises the person in the image, they are asked to contact the police, quoting reference 21*268476 via police social media, ringing 101 or anonymously on Crimestoppers, 0800 555 111.