A 16-year-old boy who left a female officer's nose 'hanging off' in a savage attack has walked free from court. PC Maddie Hayes, 24, who required extensive facial surgery, is due to receive just £600 in compensation after being punched in the face by the teen.
She suffered a tear to her nostril, a broken nose and septum and other horrific injuries in the assault. Police have described her attacker's sentence as 'disgracefully lenient' and 'utterly appalling'.
PC Hayes released horrifying photos of her injuries after she was attacked during a stop and search on September 12 last year.
The officer, who needs further surgery, had three months off work following the vicious assault and still struggles to breathe properly now.
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