Deputy Chief: "No excuse" for lashing out at Police

Friday 15 June 2018

There is “no excuse” for being violent towards Police, the force's Deputy Chief has said following an assault on an officer this week.

The attack happened at the St. James Wine Bar on Wednesday night.

A pub-goer was described as having become “drunk and disorderly”, leading a Police officer to intervene. 

But when he did, the man lashed out, kicking him in the leg. He was subsequently arrested.

Pictured: St. James Wine Bar, where Police say the assault occurred.

While a Police spokesperson told Express that attacks on Police officers were not uncommon, the incident nonetheless led Deputy Chief Police Officer Julian Blazeby to issue strong words on social media. 

In a Twitter posting, he said that officers should not be attacked simply for doing their job.

“Jersey Police officer assaulted last night doing his job, dealing with someone who had consumed too much alcohol and became violent, no excuse for this behaviour, Jersey Police protecting the community.”

@JerseyPolice officer assaulted last night doing his job, dealing with someone who had consumed too much alcohol and became violent, no excuse for this behaviour, @JerseyPolice protecting the community

— DCO Julian Blazeby (@DCO_JBlazeby) June 14, 2018

His comments gained support from islanders and States members. St. Helier Constable Simon Crowcroft ‘liked’ the message, while Senator Ian Gorst, the new Minister for External Relations, retweeted it.