York police officer arrests suspects despite assault
Police said officers were called to reports of a man on a roof being chased by other men near the Punchbowl pub on Lowther Street just after 21:00 BST.The 19-year-old had initially been detained by members of the public reporting a house burglary.He was said to have pushed the officer and hit her in the face in a bid to resist arrest, but was detained after a member of the public offered assistance.The officer then recognised the 30-year-old, who was also said to have resisted with violence."Despite being pushed, kneed, hit in the head and put into a headlock, the officer successfully detained the man while backup arrived at the scene," the force spokesperson said.They confirmed both men remained in custody for questioning.
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