Two teenage girls arrested after police officer assaulted at Dudley bus station
Two teenage girls have been arrested after a police officer was assaulted at Dudley bus station.
West Midlands Police officers on routine patrols around Dudley town centre were alerted to anti-social behaviour at the bus station at 8.40pm on Monday.
A 16-year-old girl was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and was then further arrested on suspicion of assaulting an officer during arrest.
A second girl, 14-year-old was also arrested for obstructing an officer.
West Midlands Police said in a statement: "A 16-year-old girl was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage, and further arrested on suspicion of assaulting an officer during arrest.
"A second girl, aged 14 was arrested for obstructing an officer.
"They were both released on bail to allow us time to complete more enquiries."
The arrests come as Dudley Town Police have authorised a dispersal order following disorder and anti-social behaviour.
They said on Twitter: "In light of disorder/ASB on Dudley Town yesterday, a dispersal order has been authorised covering the next 48 hours. We will NOT tolerate ASB and will take robust action against offenders."
