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Thame Valley police appeals for witnesses following Buckingham assault

Thames Valley police is appealing for witnesses after a policeman was assaulted in Buckingham.

Thames Valley police said the incident happened on Tuesday 29th of October outside the new inn Bridge street, when a police officer tried to arrest a man who had been accused of assault.

The suspect, who resisted arrest, bit the police officer resulting in the police officer sustaining a fractured finger.

Investigating officer Detective Constable James Lacey of Aylesbury Force CID, said: “This was a violent incident in which a member of the public was assaulted and then a police officer sustained an injury.

“I am appealing to any members of the public who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.

“I am especially keen to hear from anyone who may have been driving in the vicinity who may have captured dash-cam footage of the incident.

“If you have any information which could assist our investigation, please call the Thames Valley Police non-emergency number on 101 quoting reference number 43190336496.”

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