Boy, 14, arrested as PCSO hit with rock and officer punched in Walsall
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested after a Police Community Support Officer was hit across the head with a rock and a police officer was punched.
The PCSO was on routine patrol in Walsall when she found a dumped stolen motorbike in Turnstone Road, Blakenall, at around 4.45pm on Thursday.
She was then approached by someone wearing a balaclava who hit her with a rock and threatened to stab her.
Despite suffering a head injury she managed to raise the alarm as the attacker fled on foot across nearby playing fields.
The suspect was seen getting into a van which was stopped not far away by West Midlands Police response officers in Slacky Lane.
The boy was arrested from the van and during the arrest a police officer was punched in his stomach.
The 14-year-old was arrested on suspicion of assault and theft of a motor vehicle and remained in custody for questioning on Friday morning.
The PCSO was treated for a head injury but was not seriously injured.
Inspector Tony Eustace, from Walsall Police, said: "It’s appalling and unacceptable that our PCSO was attacked like this.
"She was out patrolling the streets as visual presence to help others – not be struck with a brick.
"Another officer was also assaulted and I am sure most people will agree that such actions are deplorable."
