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28/07/2003
Officer in critical condition following attack
A female police officer is in a critical condition today being attacked by a man inside a Co Antrim police station early this morning.
The officer, who is in her 50's, suffered serious head injuries after being attacked by the man shortly before 2am inside Lisburn police station.
A male colleague also suffered head injuries after he tried to assist her. He was later discharged from hospital.
A 30-year-old man from the Republic of Ireland was subsequently arrested by police in connection with the attack.
It is understood the man is neither a police officer nor an employee of the PSNI.
The Chairman of the Northern Ireland Policing Board, Professor Desmond Rea immediately condemned the attack.
He said: “This was a vicious attack which has left two police officers with very serious injuries.
"On behalf of the Board, I would like to wish both officers a speedy recovery, but our thoughts are particularly with the female officer who remains critical in hospital.
"Whilst details are still emerging, the incident raises very serious questions and I have asked the Chief Constable to provide a full report on the incident to the next Board meeting."
(MB)
The officer, who is in her 50's, suffered serious head injuries after being attacked by the man shortly before 2am inside Lisburn police station.
A male colleague also suffered head injuries after he tried to assist her. He was later discharged from hospital.
A 30-year-old man from the Republic of Ireland was subsequently arrested by police in connection with the attack.
It is understood the man is neither a police officer nor an employee of the PSNI.
The Chairman of the Northern Ireland Policing Board, Professor Desmond Rea immediately condemned the attack.
He said: “This was a vicious attack which has left two police officers with very serious injuries.
"On behalf of the Board, I would like to wish both officers a speedy recovery, but our thoughts are particularly with the female officer who remains critical in hospital.
"Whilst details are still emerging, the incident raises very serious questions and I have asked the Chief Constable to provide a full report on the incident to the next Board meeting."
(MB)
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