Officers assaulted in protests sustained fractures and dislocations

Officers were spat at, pushed to the ground, punched, and hit by fireworks, bottles and other missiles, resulting in dislocations and broken bones.

Of the 18 officers who were injured during public order duties on Armistice Day nine were from other forces who had come down to London on mutual aid deployments the Met has said. Of the 18 who were injured, 16 were a direct result of actions from...