Police release images after violent assault on officers in Derbyshire playing fields
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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.
A 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 subsequent struggle.
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The second officer was also hit several times, including a kick to the head, while assisting his colleague.
A spokesperson for Derbyshire police said: “As part of our ongoing investigation, we are now releasing a still taken from one of the officer’s body worn video cameras.
“It shows a youth who we would like to speak to in connection with the incident.
“Do you recognise the person shown in the image?”
Call police on 101, quoting reference 21*268476.