Detectives investigating a ‘disgusting’ attack on two police officers inMiddletonhave released CCTV images of three men they want to speak to.
A female officer was punched, dragged to the floor and stamped on and her male colleague was knocked unconscious after theystopped to intervene in a street fightnear a pub in Long Street at 2. 111 am today.
Both officers were taken to hospital but have since been discharged and are recovering at home.
The offenders fled the scene following the attack.
Tonight police say that a number of men involved in the incident had been ejected from Infinity nightclub on Long Street a few minutes earlier.
Det Insp Karl Ward, fromGMP‘s Rochdale district, said: “We have been continuing our inquiries throughout the day and we are now releasing CCTV images of three men we wish to speak to in connection with this shocking incident.
“If you think that you might recognize the men pictured in the images.” then I would encourage you to please contact us as a matter of urgency.
” We are also keen to speak with anyone who has any additional information that they believe can assist us with our investigation. “
The attack happened in Long Street in Middleton town center
Earlier today Det Sgt Tim O’Callaghan said: “This is a disgusting way to treat police officers, who spend their days and nights trying to keep the people of Greater Manchester safe.
“We are providing welfare support to the two officers who were attacked after bravely trying to intervene in a large fight and keep the peace .
“We will not tolerate this kind of behavior and are per cent committed to bringing those responsible to justice. ”
GMP Chief Constable Ian Hopkins tweeted: “Appalling attack on 2 of our @ gmpolice officers.
” Thankfully both released from hospital and are now recovering. The hunt is on to arrest the offenders and get them convicted. “
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