Police officer back in work after being hit by firework during protest

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A police officer who was taken to hospital with burns after being struck by a firework last week is back in work, Gwent Police confirmed.

The officer was injured during a protest outside the home of a man cleared of historic sexual offences, in Lansbury Park, Caerphilly, on Thursday October 29.

A Gwent Police spokesperson confirmed: “The officer received treatment at hospital for burns and is now back in work serving the communities of Gwent.”

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Dozens of protesters gathered at Snowden Court, on Caerphilly’s Lansbury Park estate, from 6pm on October 29 as police attempted to escort Alan Jones from his home.

Speaking following the incident last week, Superintendent Ryan Francis, of Gwent Police, said: “Some of the behaviour displayed by those attending this gathering was unacceptable putting those in the area, including our officers, in danger.

“One of our officers was taken to hospital for treatment for burns after a firework had been thrown towards them. Officers turn up to work every day to protect our communities, and the violence and aggression displayed last night should not be dismissed as ‘part of the job’.

“Enquiries are ongoing and those found to have committed offences – on the night or in the lead up to the gathering – will be dealt with.”

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