Gosport police officer attacked with baton reveals injury photo

THIS image reveals the injury a police officer suffered when he was attacked with a colleague’s baton.
By Ben Fishwick
Published 23rd Apr 2021, 09:58 BST
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As reported, thug Matthew Wagstaff, 31, swiped the baton in Gosport as he fled from a patrolling pair of PCs after being suspected of buying drugs.

He was handed a suspended jail term at Portsmouth Crown Court.

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Now the CPS has released an image of PC Andrew Burnham’s injuries after Wagstaff attacked him on January 30.

The News has previously covered the reason for the suspended sentence and the reaction from police officials.

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