The officers were patrolling around 6:00 PM that evening when they noticed a car displaying erratic driving behavior. They signaled the driver to stop and approached him. It soon became clear that the man was under the influence. A child was sitting next to him. The driver refused to comply with the officers instructions. When they attempted to arrest him, the man immediately began to use significant violence. He struck one of the officers multiple times in the face and kicked the other officer.

Ultimately, the officers had to use pepper spray to gain control of the suspect. Both officers were seriously injured and were treated in the hospital and are filing charges for the assault.

Violence against police officers (GTPA)

The police find aggression and violence against their staff or other emergency responders unacceptable. Police officers have a responsible role in society and must be able to perform their duties without being hindered. With mutual respect. Aggression or violence, in any form, against staff is not tolerated. The police and judiciary apply the same approach: reports are always taken, perpetrators are prioritized by the Public Prosecution Service to be brought before the court, and a higher sentence is demanded against the perpetrators.