Man jailed for 8 years for violent attack on two female Met Police officers responding to a call

"Mark Weatherley, 43, launched the unprovoked attack when officers attempted to arrest him at his address on Hatherley Road, Sidcup, on June 29. He punched one officer in the side of the head, knocking her unconscious, before turning on the second officer and striking her repeatedly in the head. After she collapsed, Weatherley kicked her in the face. He then returned to the first officer and continued his assault, while subjecting both women to verbal abuse."

"This was an utterly horrific unprovoked attack on two officers who had attended the address in response to reports of a disturbance. As they attempted to arrest Weatherley he turned aggressive and violent, repeatedly punching and stamping on them. I am immensely grateful to the officers who came to the aid of their colleagues, demonstrating the upmost bravery and professionalism in working together to not only provide immediate care and medical assistance but also swiftly arresting Weatherley."

Mark Weatherley, 43, launched an unprovoked attack when officers attempted to arrest him at his Sidcup address on Hatherley Road on June 29. He repeatedly punched and stamped on two female Met Police officers, knocking one unconscious, kicking another in the face and continuing attacks while hurling verbal abuse. The officers sustained serious injuries and remain off duty while recovering. When shown body-camera footage, Weatherley expressed no remorse and said the officers had deserved it and he would do it again. Detective Chief Superintendent Trevor Lawry praised intervening officers' bravery and warned the case underscores daily risks faced by Met officers. Weatherley was jailed for eight years.

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