A special constable is in hospital after he was punched and kicked by a gang of youths.

The constable and a colleague stopped the group on Peel Street in Radcliffe, Bury, on Friday night. One officer was assaulted and suffered head injuries.

He was taken to hospital where he was treated for concussion and kept in overnight for observation.

Three boys, two aged 17 and one aged 14, were arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer.

They are being questioned by Greater Manchester Police.

Supt Bryan Lawton said: "Special constables give up their own time to support the police and the communities we serve.

"This particular officer was doing just that when he was subjected to this terrible attack."



