Incident In Johnstown – Update

Further to police attendance at an incident on Ruabon Road, near the Brandie Brook area of Johnstown earlier today (Sunday 12 February), it can be confirmed that the injuries sustained by the police officer involved are superficial. ‌​‌​‌​​​‍‌​‌​​‌‌‌‍‌​‌‌​​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌‌​​

Superintendent Alex Goss said: “I would like to take this opportunity to thank members of the local community for their cooperation and patience, both during and after this incident. ‌​‌​‌​​​‍‌​‌​​‌‌‌‍‌​‌‌​​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌‌​​

“This matter is now being referred to the IPCC (Independent Police Complaints Commission) as is mandatory and standard procedure in these circumstances.” ‌​‌​‌​​​‍‌​‌​​‌‌‌‍‌​‌‌​​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌‌​​