Three arrests as police officer assaulted responding to Dudley burglary
Officers were called to Grange Road, Dudley, shortly before 8am today.
Three men have been arrested after Dudley police officers responded to reports of a break-in.
Officers were called to Grange Road shortly before 8am today (Tuesday) to reports that three people had forced their way into a property and assaulted someone inside.
When officers arrived, they spotted a group leaving the address and chased after them, detaining three men.
In the process of detaining them, a police officer was assaulted, but did not suffer serious injuries.
Stolen items were also recovered.
Two men, aged 42 and 43, were arrested on suspicion of burglary, while a third aged 40 was arrested on suspicion of burglary, assault, and assaulting an emergency worker.
Police enquiries are continuing and anyone with information should call 101 or speak to West Midlands Police via Live Chat quoting log 678 of 2 June.