Police officer slapped after trying to help 'confused person' walking through Rotherham village

At around 7pm yesterday (April 8), police officers found a confused person in the Rotherham village of Greasbrough.

Officers attempted to help the 59-year-old, however he proceeded to slap one of them.

The incident didn’t cause injury and the man was arrested, however has since been released.

A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson: “At 7.01pm yesterday (Wednesday, April 8) officers encountered a confused person at Jackson Way in Greasbrough, Rotherham.

“Officers spoke to the man and it is reported that he slapped one of the officers, not causing an injury.

“Officers arrested a 59-year-old man on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker. He was given a conditional caution and has been released.”

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