PCSO attacked by teenager in Liverpool ONE

A police community support officer was attacked by a teenager in Liverpool ONE.

The teenager was with a gang of youths when he approached the PSCO from behind and struck him to the back of the head on Wednesday, April 17. The officer's colleague chased a suspect across Liverpool ONE and detained him in Chavasse Park.

The injured officer attended hospital after experiencing dizziness and soreness to his head. He was told he had concussion and is now recuperating at home, police said.

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A 17-year-old boy from New Ferry was arrested on Friday on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker and taken into custody to be questioned.

Chief Constable Serena Kennedy said: “Every single day, our Police Community Support Officers provide a vital link between local communities and regular police officers. They are a visible presence in our neighbourhoods ensuring that there is a constant offer of support and reassurance for those in need, and perform a whole host of roles all dedicated to keeping the public safe.

“For one to be assaulted during the course of those duties is completely abhorrent and totally unacceptable. Thankfully, the PCSO is now recovering at home.

"We hope to see him back as soon as he is able, and everyone at Merseyside Police wishes him well. I want to take this opportunity to thank the officer who pursued the suspect across Liverpool One to Chavasse Park.

"In doing so he has undoubtedly helped to progress this investigation as we seek to bring justice for his colleague.”

Anyone with information about the incident can DM @MerPolCC, ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook quoting with reference 820 of 17 April. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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