Arrest after police officer suffers facial cuts
Northumbria PoliceA man has been arrested after a police officer suffered facial injuries while on duty.
The officer, along with his Northumbria Police colleague, was in the King Street, South Shields, at lunchtime when they spotted a "person of interest" and approached him.
Police said one officer was assaulted with a bladed article, causing minor cuts to his face.
A 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm, and remains in custody.
A force spokesperson said there was no risk to the wider community but it was understood there were concerns and an increased presence remained in the town.
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