STATEMENT from Essex Police Federation after colleagues were attacked in Basildon last night.<\/p>\n
Steve Taylor, Chairman of Essex Police Federation, said: \u201cThis was a despicable, sustained attack on our Essex Police colleagues dealing with criminals in our county.<\/p>\n
\u201cHaving been physically attacked whilst arresting two suspects, five brave police officers were also doused in petrol \u2013 two of whom were hospitalised as it was in their eyes and mouth.<\/p>\n
\u201cPolice officers do not come to work to be attacked \u2013 and we join right minded members of the public in being appalled at this latest incident.<\/p>\n
\u201cThankfully our colleagues involved are recovering but this scary situation could have been so much worse. The Force and Federation will continue to support them.<\/p>\n
\u201cMore than 750 Essex Police officers were assaulted in the line of duty last year \u2013 we must ensure the full force of the law is used against those who think attacking police officers is acceptable.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe must Protect The Protectors.\u201d<\/p>\n
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