Leicestershire PC's nose left 'hanging off' after teen attack
PC Maddie Hayes sustained a broken nose and a deep cut in Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire.
Police said it happened when she went to handcuff a teenager who had been detained by other officers.
PC Hayes underwent surgery and had six internal stitches and 11 external stitches to her nose.
The 24-year-old, of Leicestershire Police, was assisting with the search of the 16-year-old boy on 12 September 2020 after he had been detained by other officers.
The force said the boy was being held in Burton Road due to concerns raised around his behaviour.
PC Hayes said she placed a handcuff around one of the boy's wrists, but he then used his free hand to punch her.
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