Woman held over police officer assault at hospital
A woman has been arrested after a police officer was assaulted at a Worcestershire hospital.
The female officer was at the Alexandra Hospital, Redditch, on a separate inquiry on Wednesday evening when it was reported a patient had absconded.
The patient was found in the grounds of Hill Crest Mental Health Unit and an assault happened as she was being led back to the Alexandra Hospital.
A woman in her 20s has been arrested on suspicion of assault.
The police officer who was assaulted and a female colleague were at the Alexandra Hospital when it was reported a patient had absconded.
The assault happened in the grounds of the Alexandra Hospital and one of the officers sustained minor injuries to her hand and thigh.