Bolton, on Saturday evening. During the vicious beating, a woman joined in and attacked the off-duty officer with a tennis racket.Five people have since been arrested in connection to the incident, which Greater Manchester Police have described as 'shocking'.At 9.30pm, just moments before the attack, a family member informed the 46-year-old officer about an assault near to his home.He went outside to help, and encountered the group of youths on Lower Leigh Road.
But when he identified himself as a police officer, the group launched a brutal attack upon him.Get daily updates from Bolton direct to your email inbox with the free MyBolton newsletter.Click on this link, enter your email address, and select 'MyBolton News'.
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