Gosport boy, 17, arrested on suspicion of robbery after two police constables attacked in Lee-on-the-Solent

A 17-YEAR-OLD boy from Gosport has been arrested after two police constables were attacked.
By Freddie Webb
Published 18th Jun 2022, 11:51 BST
Updated 18th Jun 2022, 11:52 BST
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Two on-duty officers were assaulted at Lee-on-the-Solent recreation ground, at 7pm last night.

A Hampshire Constabulary spokesman confirmed both constables suffered scratch marks and bruising.

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A spokesman from Hampshire Constabulary confirmed two officers suffered bruising and scratch marks, at Lee-on-the-Solent recreation ground. Picture: Google Street View.A spokesman from Hampshire Constabulary confirmed two officers suffered bruising and scratch marks, at Lee-on-the-Solent recreation ground. Picture: Google Street View.
A spokesman from Hampshire Constabulary confirmed two officers suffered bruising and scratch marks, at Lee-on-the-Solent recreation ground. Picture: Google Street View.
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A statement from Gosport Police said: ‘A 17-year-old Gosport male has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and assaulting two constables in their execution of their duties.

‘Both officers are okay, remain on duty and are currently busy writing up.’

The boy is currently in custody.