New data shows thousands of Merseyside Police officers have been assaulted in the past three years
Thousands of Merseyside Police officers have been attacked in recent years mirroring a dramatic rise in assaults around the country.
The data showed Liverpool was the most likely borough for an incident involving a police constable assault to take place, followed by Wirral. Merseyside Police Superintendent Michael O’Malley told the ECHO: "Our officers have to deal with violence and challenging situations on a daily basis, putting their own lives and personal safety on the line every day in order to keep us all safe.
"My message to those who carry out violence against police is this: remember, you and your families often need our help so think about that when you’re dealing with officers and the way you behave towards them. If anyone crosses that line, we will not hesitate to take action." That was followed by Stevenage in Hertfordshire where there were the equivalent of 547 assaults per 100,000 population, and then Norwich . That excludes Westminster, where there is a much higher rate of attacks on Met Police officers when compared to the resident population - 799 assaults for every 100,000 people.
A National Police Chiefs' Council spokesperson added: "The health and wellbeing of our workforce is a top priority for all police chiefs, and we are constantly listening to feedback from those on the ground. Policing is a stressful job, and officers can be exposed to some of life's most challenging situations, which is why they are specially trained to try and reduce the risk to themselves and others.
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