A WORCESTER man has become one of the first people to be charged under the Assault on Emergency Workers Bill.
The 54-year-old was arrested on Tuesday (January 8) after police were called to a domestic incident. He is alleged to have punched two police officers, in the arm and jaw, causing bruising.
He has been charged with two counts of assault on officers and resisting arrest.
The Assault on Emergency Workers Bill came into effect in November 2018 and makes certain offences aggravated when committed against emergency workers, giving courts the power to impose stronger sentences, doubling the maximum sentence for an assault against an emergency worker from six to 12 months in prison.
Visit www.westmercia-pcc.gov.uk/working-together/behind-the-badge for more on the campaign.
