Police officer punched in face by man chased in Fareham town centre

By Steve Deeks
Published 21st Sep 2022, 20:22 BST
Updated 21st Sep 2022, 20:23 BST
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A POLICE officer was punched in the face by a man trying to escape capture during a desperate chase in Fareham town centre on Tuesday.

Police were chasing a man for domestic offences near Fareham train station - before he delivered a blow to the face of an officer as he attempted to escape.

But despite delivering the punch, the man was detained and found with a bag which had suspected Class A drugs and cannabis in it.

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The incident led to a large police presence in the area around the fire station and Gordon Road.

A 23-year-old man was arrested for engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour, sending an indecent/offensive message, possession of class B drugs with intent to supply, possession of class A drugs with intent to supply and assault on an emergency worker.

The man was said to be in custody.

No one else was injured during the incident.