HC Deb 22 December 1971 vol 828 cc382-3W
Mr. George Cunningham

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many charges of assaulting a police officer were brought by the Metropolitan Police in 1965 and 1970; and what was the breakdown by police divisions in 1970.

Mr. Sharples

In 1965, proceedings were brought against 1,896 persons. In 1970, the number was 2,657. I shall write to the hon. Member about the divisional figures.