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| Swindon PCSO 'violently assaulted' in Havelock Square | Swindon PCSO 'violently assaulted' in Havelock Square |
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| A female police community support officer was "violently assaulted" while on duty in the middle of the day. | A female police community support officer was "violently assaulted" while on duty in the middle of the day. |
| The officer was attacked in Havelock Square in Swindon town centre at 13:15 GMT on Friday, Wiltshire Police said. | The officer was attacked in Havelock Square in Swindon town centre at 13:15 GMT on Friday, Wiltshire Police said. |
| A man, 45, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of assault. Whilst trying to restrain the man, another PC and a security officer were also assaulted. | |
| The force is appealing for witnesses and said it is possible the attack may have been recorded on a mobile phone. | |
| Police said the officer was taken to hospital as a precaution and has since returned to work. | Police said the officer was taken to hospital as a precaution and has since returned to work. |
| Supt Gavin Williams said: "This was a nasty, unprovoked attack on a PCSO who was carrying out her normal duties in Swindon town centre. | |
| "Fortunately, she only suffered minor injuries, however any attack on a member of police staff is totally unacceptable and the person responsible will be dealt with accordingly." |