GMP Officer lucky not to lose sight in his eye Date published: 04 May 2021
Stu Berry, the Chairman of Greater Manchester Police Federation
A Greater Manchester Police officer who sustained a significant slash wound to his face after being attacked by protestors at Old Trafford is incredibly lucky not to have lost the sight in his eye.
Stu Berry, Chairman of Greater Manchester Police Federation, has spoken to his injured colleague and the officer remains angry about the life-changing injuries he received at the demonstration at Manchester United’s ground on Sunday.
The injured officer – who the Federation are not naming - is a PC with around 20 years’ service.
A fan wears a shirt with a United Against Greed message on as fans gather to protest against the Glazer family, the owners of Manchester United, before their Premier League match against Liverpool at Old Trafford, Manchester. Issue date: A 28-year-old man has been arrested after six police officers were injured in violent clashes during a protest by Manchester United fans ahead of a match against Liverpool. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said one officer sustained a fractured eye socket and another a facial wound when bottles, cans and barriers were thrown at them at Old Trafford. The force did not say what offence the man had been arrested on suspicion of, but added it was reviewing all obtainable evidence to identify the organisers of the demonstration and those responsible for assaulting officers.
UK Policeman ‘Lucky Not to Lose Sight in One Eye’ During Manchester United Protests
A British police officer suffered a serious wound to his face during protests on Sunday against the owners of the Manchester United football club, the Greater Manchester Police Federation has said.
“Our brave colleague went to work yesterday to keep the people of Greater Manchester safe and he ended up coming under attack. He is incredibly lucky not to have lost the sight in an eye,” said Stu Berry, chairman of the federation, on Monday.
The officer remains in “lots of pain” and will need an extended period off work to recover, the federation said.
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The Greater Manchester Police Federation, the body which represents rank and file officers, is now demanding those responsible are brought justice as well as calling for a review of the policing operation