Man arrested for ‘attempted murder of police officer’ in Canvey Island
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }} A man has been arrested on suspicion of trying to murder a police officer in Canvey Island. I’m pleased to say the officer has been discharged from hospital and we are supporting him whilst he recovers Det Ch Supt Andrew Waldie, Essex Police A 45-year-old man was held on suspicion of attempted murder and remained in custody on Saturday afternoon. Detective Chief Superintendent Andrew Waldie, of Essex Police, said: “We are taking this assault extremely seriously and it is totally unacceptable one of our officers had their life put in danger whilst trying to keep the public safe.