PC Assaulted in Early Morning Incident on Canvey Island
A police constable was attacked while responding to a call at around 4am on Saturday, 4 November. The officer was hospitalised but has now been discharged.
Man Arrested and Charged with Attempted Murder
David Coe, 45, from First Avenue, Canvey Island, was arrested at the scene. He has been charged with attempted murder linked to the incident.
Coe has been remanded in custody and is set to appear at Southend Magistrates Court on Monday, 6 November.
Police Speak Out: ‘Assaults on Officers Are Unacceptable’
Detective Chief Superintendent Andrew Waldie said: “Officers from our Castle Point and Rochford Criminal Investigation Department have conducted a thorough investigation, working with the Crown Prosecution Service to secure this charge.”
“The safety of our officers and the public is our priority. The officer was responding to public concerns and was assaulted on arrival. This is totally unacceptable.”
“Assaults against police officers should never be accepted as part of the job we do. We will continue to support this officer while he recovers.”
