Man arrested in Ramsgate over assault of police officer

Police were called to Cannon Road

A 19-year-old man from Ramsgate has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer.

Police officers carried out the arrest in Cannon Road, Ramsgate, today (July 12).

The police officer has been taken to hospital for assessment.

A Kent Police spokesperson said: ” Kent Police attended Cannon Road, Ramsgate, where a man was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer.

“It was reported that at around 12.10pm today *July 12),  an officer on patrol had stopped and spoken to the man when the incident took place.

“The officer was taken to hospital for assessment.

“The 19 year old man from Ramsgate remains in custody on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker, possessing cannabis, and obstructing a police officer.”