Officer isolating after spit attack calls for frontline vaccinations

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Officer isolating after spit attack calls for frontline vaccinations

A police sergeant has been left fearing for his family's safety and four colleagues isolating after being spat at by a suspect claiming to have COVID-19. The force's PCC has called for a five-year jail term.

Out of action: Norfolk officer has called for COVID-19 vaccinations after an attack

Date - 4th February 2021
By - Chris Smith

A Norfolk Police Sergeant is self-isolating in “a nightmare” after being spat at by a suspect who claimed they had Covid-19. The incident meant four other officers are now also self-isolating. The officer said the incident showed the...

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