A 45-year-old Mumbai traffic police constable was allegedly attacked by a local resident in Juhu on Tuesday evening after an argument ensued between the two.

According to the police, the incident took place around 7 pm near Hotel Ramada Plaza where a constable monitoring the flow of traffic and was beaten while manning a U-turn point.

Constable Rakesh Garud (45), attached with the Vakola traffic division, was allegedly attacked by 23-year-old mechanic Amit Singh. Police said Garud suffered minor injuries on the face and back.

At 8.40 pm, the Santacruz police arrested Singh on charges of assaulting a police officer.

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