Dozens of police officers assaulted in Northern Ireland in a week

More than 40 police officers have been assaulted in Northern Ireland in the last week, the chief constable said (PA)

More than 40 police officers have been assaulted in Northern Ireland in the last week, the chief constable said.

A number of officers were left injured following the spate of attacks, with a dislocated shoulder and several broken fingers among injuries reported.