A neighbourhood police inspector has condemned four "sickening attacks" on her officers in the space of two days.
Inspector Heather Sutton, who covers both Newark and Sherwood, put out a call to local people informing them "our officers have feelings."
She said the four incidents involved police officers being spat at in the face, kicked in the head, bitten and racially abused.
She reminded people that assaulting emergency workers was now classed as a serious crime and that attacks on officers will not be 'tolerated' across Nottinghamshire.
She said on Tuesday afternoon: "In the last 48 hours, there have been four sickening attacks on Newark and Sherwood police officers.
"These incidents include officers being repeatedly racially abused, spat at in the face, kicked in the head and bitten.
"Our officers are part of our community. They undertake extraordinary work everyday to protect and serve the public.
"They work 24/7, on Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, on their loved ones' birthdays, and when they are needed at home, they still come to selflessly serve the public.
"Our officers have feelings, they all have their own little quirks, different characters, they are a complete mix of fathers, mothers, carers, best mates and loved ones.
"They absolutely do not deserve to be assaulted and abused in the line of duty.
"In 2018 the maximum sentence for assault against emergency workers doubled and the courts were directed to consider the strongest penalties for such offences.
"This was to recognise the courage, commitment and dedication they show every day in carrying out their duties.
"The message is clear: Attacks on our officers will not be tolerated and you will face the full force of the law."
