Boy arrested for attacking police officer following stop and search in Gosport High Street

By Freddie Webb
Published 20th Mar 2023, 12:40 BST
Updated 20th Mar 2023, 12:40 BST
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A boy has been arrested after a police officer was attacked following a stop and search.

Officers stopped a group of youths in Gosport High Street yesterday afternoon. Police received a call regarding a group carrying a bladed weapon at 3.21pm.

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A stop and search involving three boys, two 16 and one 15, was carried out. No weapons were found but but one officer was allegedly assaulted.

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The officer was allegedly attacked in Gosport High Street. Picture: Ian Hargreaves.The officer was allegedly attacked in Gosport High Street. Picture: Ian Hargreaves.
The officer was allegedly attacked in Gosport High Street. Picture: Ian Hargreaves.

A police spokesman said: ‘During one of the stop searches, a 16-year-old boy is alleged to have pushed a police officer before running off. The boy was detained again on Ordnance Road and arrested on suspicion of common assault of an emergency worker.’

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The spokesman added arresting officers seized two mobile phones, £155 cash, and found a bag of cannabis on the ground. ‘The boy was further arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class B drugs,’ he added.

The boy has been released on bail until March 21, with a further interview planned.