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Man arrested after allegedly punching police officer in face

A man has been arrested after allegedly punching a police officer in the face.

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Beaumont Road, in Wednesbury. Pic: Google Street View

West Midlands Police attended an address on Beaumont Road, in Wednesbury at around 7am this morning after receiving a call from someone expressing concern for a woman's safety.

A 32-year-old man was arrested at the location on suspicion of domestic assault.

During the arrest, it is alleged he lashed out at a police officer, punching them in the face.

The man was arrested on suspicion of assault and assaulting a police officer.

He remains in custody.

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