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Policeman attacked in Ramsgate church graveyard | Policeman attacked in Ramsgate church graveyard |
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A police officer is reported to have been knocked unconscious in a graveyard after he was attacked by a group of people. | |
The officer was injured in the grounds of St Lawrence Church on Manston Road, Ramsgate, at about 21:50 GMT on Friday. | The officer was injured in the grounds of St Lawrence Church on Manston Road, Ramsgate, at about 21:50 GMT on Friday. |
He was treated at the scene for a head injury and taken to hospital but has since been discharged. | |
A helicopter was used in the search for the suspects but no arrests have been made. | |
In a tweet, Kent Police said: "A police officer was knocked unconscious in a graveyard. | In a tweet, Kent Police said: "A police officer was knocked unconscious in a graveyard. |
"He has been taken to hospital as a precaution and we are currently carrying out searches to find those responsible." | "He has been taken to hospital as a precaution and we are currently carrying out searches to find those responsible." |
Officers from the force's roads policing unit also tweeted: "Best wishes to our colleague and their team wishing them a speedy recovery. Wasn't nice to hear on the radio but was impressed at the professionalism of those who found the officer and dealt with the incident. #oneteam #RelentlessPursuit SL" | |
A police spokesman appealed for anyone with information to contact officers. |
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