A police officer was beaten up by a gang of youths suspected of stealing a motorbike in Salford.
The constable, 24, suffered a gash to the side of his head and a broken nose after trying to detain two-to-three teens in Ordsall Park.
The motorbike had been reported as stolen from a property in Merchants Quay at around 5.30pm on April 15.
The police officer was attacked a short time afterwards as he tried to arrest the teens, who were seen pushing the bike across the nearby park.
GMP have released a photograph of the officer's injuries in a bid to help catch the offenders.
Chief Inspector Ben Ewart, of GMP’s Salford District, said: “This atrocious act of violence was committed on a neighbourhood police officer when he was on duty protecting the local community.
“Local residents tell us this is exactly what they want police officers to be doing, investigating robberies and other crimes and helping to make their communities a safer place to live.
“While there is overwhelming support for our officers from the vast majority of people, the acts of a small and lawless minority won’t be tolerated and we are determined that our staff will be protected.”
Police say the offenders pushed the motorcycle along Waterfront Quay, across Trafford Road and into the park.
Chief Inspector Ewart added: “We believe as many as eight youths were in Ordsall Park that evening, two or three of whom assaulted the officer.
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“Earlier the offenders had pushed the motorcycle along Waterfront Quay, across Trafford Road and into Ordsall Park, so it is possible that someone may have seen them.
“We are appealing to anyone who saw the group or witnessed the assault on the officer. We would also appeal to anyone with mobile phone, CCTV or dash cam footage to contact us.”
The officer is now recovering from his injuries after hospital treatment.
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 5127 quoting incident number 1672 of 15/04/19.
Details can also be passed on anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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