Police officer suffers serious head injury as she tries to arrest suspect on drug offences in Yorkshire
The incident occurred in in Back Grantley Street in Wakefield on Friday, June 2.
Officers saw an apparent criminal act taking place and attempted to arrest the suspect.
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Hide AdThe alleged offender attempted to flee the scene, causing the officer a head injury in the process.
The officer received medical attention at the scene and was taken to hospital for further treatment. Her injuries were found to be serious, but not thought to be life threatening.
Ali Jones, 24, of no fixed abode, has been charged with assault with intent to resist arrest, two counts of possession of a Class A drug with intent to supply, possession of a Class B drug with intent to supply and two counts of possession of a Class B drug.
He was to appear at Leeds Magistrates Court on Saturday, June 3.