A police officer who was seriously assaulted while trying to arrest a man will be off work for up to four months because of his injuries.
PC Richard Priamo was released from hospital earlier this week, and is now continuing his recovery at home.
He said: “I’m pretty sore at the moment, and I have limited mobility.
"Because of my injuries, I have to take lots of medication, which also makes me tired.”
North Wales Police has said recovery would be a long process as he faces between two and four months away from work.
Mr Priamo, an officer with the force’s roads policing unit, added: “My focus now is moving towards physio, residential rehabilitation and the inevitable outpatients’ appointments.
“I’m desperate to get back to work, and doing what I do best, but I appreciate for now, a full recovery is the number one concern.”
The officer said he was overwhelmed by the support he has received, including from ex-Welsh rugby star Mike Phillips and officers at Vancouver Police Department in Canada.
“I’ve been inundated with visits from friends, family, colleagues, and I’ve had so many cards from members of the public," he continued. "It’s been quite overwhelming."
“I would like to thank everyone who has taken the time to wish me well and, in particular, the staff of the SAU Ward at Wrexham Maelor Hospital.
"They were truly fantastic, so accommodating and passionate in their care.”
Former RGC captain Maredydd Francis, 25, is accused of causing grievous bodily harm with intent against the police officer in Wrexham .
Francis was remanded in custody by Mold magistrates and will appear at Mold Crown Court on September 6.
North Wales Police chief constable, Carl Foulkes, said: “An assault of any kind should never be considered 'part of the job'.
“These attacks leave their mark physically and mentally on the officers, colleagues and their families.
"As Chief Constable it is my duty to support my officers and highlight to the courts the effect of those injuries on our staff who are working hard to safeguard the public.”
Mark Jones, general secretary of North Wales Police Federation, described the attack as "an absolute disgrace".
