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Police officers hurt breaking up 'youngsters' party fight | |
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A "youngsters' party" which police said went "a little wrong" ended when two officers were hurt breaking up a fight. | |
Five people were also arrested in the brawl in Melton Mowbray's High Street on Saturday night. | Five people were also arrested in the brawl in Melton Mowbray's High Street on Saturday night. |
Oakham Police tweeted it had "all gone a little wrong in #Melton youngsters party", adding "cops from all over" had been called in. | Oakham Police tweeted it had "all gone a little wrong in #Melton youngsters party", adding "cops from all over" had been called in. |
A special constable and a full-time officer were both hurt but their injuries were not serious. | A special constable and a full-time officer were both hurt but their injuries were not serious. |
It is thought they were hurt while trying to make an arrest in the fight, which broke out at about 23:00 GMT. | It is thought they were hurt while trying to make an arrest in the fight, which broke out at about 23:00 GMT. |
Leicestershire Police Chief Constable Simon Cole tweeted that the attack on the officer was "#unacceptable". | Leicestershire Police Chief Constable Simon Cole tweeted that the attack on the officer was "#unacceptable". |
More on this story and other news in Leicestershire | More on this story and other news in Leicestershire |