PSNI officer knocked unconscious as police attend premises with 150 people present
Police attended scene in relation to underage drinkers at licensed premises
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Police say two officers were injured when responding to a call in relation to underage drinkers at licensed premises yesterday.
Ulster Herald
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A policeman was knocked unconscious after an incident in Fintona when 150 people were found at a licenced premises in Fintona on Friday.
Two police officers were injured when responding to a call in relation to underage drinkers at licensed premises in Fintona and breaches of The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021.
Police responded to the call, which was made at around 6:35pm. When they entered the premises there was approximately 150 people present and breaches of Covid 19 regulations were observed.
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As police were dealing with the incident, a male officer was punched and knocked unconscious while a fellow officer who attempted to detain the suspect was punched. The officer that was knocked unconscious was taken to hospital as a precaution.
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