Nine PSNI officers injured over weekend in Derry and Strabane – The Irish Times

Nine police officers have been injured over a 48-hour period in Derry and Strabane.

The officers were injured while on duty between Friday and Sunday.

The incidents included officers being headbutted and being charged at with a knife.

In some cases, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said officers also endured racial and sectarian abuse.

“All of the injured officers remained on duty however, which is testimony to their resilience during the difficult challenges they face on a daily basis, while working to keep people safe,” area chief inspector Luke Moyne said.

“On Friday evening while apprehending and arresting a man who was wanted for driving-related offences, an…

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