Female PSNI officer’s CPR heroics after kick to the face
Simon Byrne said the officer, who was injured during disturbances at Ballyholme beach in Bangor, remained on duty despite being assaulted as police tried to disperse a large crowd at the popular beauty spot on Friday night.
In a Twitter response to a BBC report on the disorder by journalist Emma Vardy, Mr Bryne said: “Spoke to the Officer tonight Emma who, after this incident, stays on duty then performs CPR in another incident.
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Hide Ad“She is back at work tonight @PoliceServiceNI showing remarkable fortitude, public service & humility.”
Four youths were arrested after officers were called to clear a gathering of around 200 people. from Ballyholme beach near Bangor on Friday night.
One 17-year-old youth has been charged with a number of offences and is due before Newtownards Youth Court on June 23.
North Down DUP MLA Gordon Dunne described the attack on the officer as “alarming”.
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Hide AdHe said: “There is no place for this type of activity and my thoughts go out to the officer and I trust they will make a swift and full recovery.
“We have some wonderful areas of beaches and open spaces along our coastlines and parks and forests to enjoy particularly during these periods of good weather, and the vast majority of people have been responsible, law abiding and are sticking to social distancing guidelines.
“However, there has unfortunately been recent reports of people gathering in large and excessive numbers in a number of scenic areas and outdoor attractions across Northern Ireland over the weekend.”
Mr Dunne added: “We have been liaising with the PSNI locally and it is important that the Police have a visible presence and continue to work with all stakeholders including local Councils who have dedicated Anti-Social Behaviour teams and with those from within the Community and Voluntary sector.”