Northern Ireland

Police officer headbutted while responding to domestic incident in Lisburn

Police were called to a house in Duncans Park area at around 6.05 pm on Tuesday.
Police were called to a house in Duncans Park area at around 6.05 pm on Tuesday. Police were called to a house in Duncans Park area at around 6.05 pm on Tuesday.

A police officer was taken to hospital after after being punched in the face and headbutted while responding to a report of a domestic incident in Lisburn. 

Police were called to a house in Duncans Park area at around 6.05 pm on Tuesday.

A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences. 

Superintendent Julie Mullan said: “A man in the property became aggressive punching one of the officers in the face a number of times before head butting them. He continued to be aggressive and punched another officer.

“One of the officers was taken to hospital for treatment of injuries to their face.

“A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences and remains in custody at this time, assisting with police enquiries.

“Our officers work hard every day to keep people safe and protect the communities they serve, and incidents such as this are unacceptable and should be condemned by all.”