Four Essex Police officers were injured while attempting to arrest a suspected drunk driver in Maldon last Friday (March 10).

Police were responding to reports of a collision in the town, shortly before 11pm. A 33-year-old woman was thought to have broken one officer's jaw, but after medical attention it was ruled out with the officer sustaining bruising.

Inspector Andrew Simms said: "Each of the officers are being supported by their managers and colleagues, but this incident shows that officers are and can be assaulted just for doing their job, a job they love.

"Sometimes they put themselves in harm's way so that others can be protected."

The woman was arrested on suspicion of public order, assault on emergency workers, and drink driving and has been bailed until Friday 2 June. 

Last month, two police officers were injured while attempting to make arrests as part of a drugs investigation in Maldon.

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