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What is the penalty for assaulting police?
Assaulting an emergency worker, including police officers, is a serious offence. It carries a maximum sentence of 12 months in prison for common assault, or up to two years if the assault causes actual bodily harm. This applies to the Gosport arrests where officers suffered minor injuries.
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