POLICE have arrested a man on suspicion of attacking three police officers and is also suspected of a public order offence this afternoon (Thursday).

The police officers have been left suffering with minor injuries after the attack at Newport Police Station at 5pm today.

A spokesperson for the Isle of Wight Police said: "A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of a public order offence and assaulting three police officers following an incident at Newport Police Station shortly after 5pm.

"He remains in custody at this time. The officers suffered minor injuries."

 

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