Police officer attacked and rocks thrown at squad car in Doncaster gang attack

A 35-year-old man has been arrested following the incident which saw violence erupt in Lime Tree Avenue, Armthorpe last night.

Police have stepped up patrols in the area in the wake of the disorder and an investigation is now underway.

A spokesman for South Yorkshire Police said: “We were called to the Armthorpe area of the city at around 8pm on Thursday 7 September following reports of criminal damage and public disorder in Lime Tree Avenue.

“It was reported that a large group of youths were throwing missiles at a property in the street with a man allegedly assaulted.

"When officers arrived, it is believed that rocks were thrown at a police vehicle before a police constable was kicked multiple times in the leg.

“A 35-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police constable and assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH).

"He remains in police custody.

“Extra patrols have been taking place in the area and enquiries into the incident are ongoing.

"If you have any information that may help the investigation, please call 101 and quote incident number 984 of 7 September 2023.”

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