Man charged after officer assaulted in Liverpool

A man has been charged after a police officer was assaulted in Liverpool on Boxing Day.

Just before 2.15am we received a report that a man had been aggressive towards security staff at a restaurant on Ranelagh Street.

Officers arrested a man at the restaurant on suspicion of assault who then attacked a police officer who suffered serious bite injuries to her arm.

She was taken to hospital for treatment on her injuries and is now recovering at home.

Johny Opuku, aged 28, of Hatton Garden in Liverpool has been charged with robbery and section 18 wounding with intent to resist arrest.

He has been remanded into custody and will appear at Liverpool Crown Court on Monday 26 January.

Assistant Chief Constable Jennifer Wilson said: “To attack a police officer or member of staff when they are just doing their job and protecting others is absolutely despicable.

"Officers put themselves in harm’s way to protect the public from people intent on causing harm in our communities.

“They go to work each day knowing that they might have to step into a situation that most people would run away from, but it will never be acceptable to use violence, aggression or abuse towards officers.

“When members of the public cross that line, they can expect to face justice for their actions.”

If you have any further information about this incident, please contact our social media desk @MerPolCC on X or Facebook using reference 25001050920.

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at: Giving information anonymously | Crimestoppers (crimestoppers-uk.org)