Inspector David Geraghty - Around 10:30am on Tuesday, October 8th police officers responded to an incident on Anchorage View Road in St. George’s. On arrival officers spoke to a 56 year old male in relation to the incident. The male became belligerent and violent, assaulting one of the officers before making good his escape. The female officer is currently being treated at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for injuries that she received to her head as a result, which are not believed to be life threatening. A number of officers attended the area to search for the suspect and a further update will be given once he has been apprehended.

Update: The 56 year old man wanted in connection with the assault on a female police officer was captured this evening without incident and a court appearance is expected in the near future.