Witnesses sought after officers assaulted - London

Detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward after police officer were assaulted on Buckingham Palace Road, London.

At about 6:00pm on Tuesday 18 March, a man was acting aggressive waving an empty alcohol bottle near Buckingham Palace Road. Officers engaged with the man to try and get him to drop the bottle. The man has then raised the bottle and hit one officer in the arm causing a wound and another officer has suffered a wound to the side of their face.

A man in his 30s was arrested at the scene on suspicion of assault causing grievous bodily harm and assaulting an emergency worker.

Did you witness the incident, or do you have any information which could help the investigation?

Anyone with information can contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 with the reference 2500032656

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111.