Two women police officers were attacked as they attended a disturbance in Pitsea.

The incident happened at about 1.15am todayg in Wimbish End. The officers, from Basildon, had been called to a house where three windows had been smashed.

One officer was punched in the face, suffering bruising and swelling. The other was spat at.

A 38-year-old woman has been arrested and was today being questioned.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the damage which happened before the attack.

A patio window and a front and rear bedroom window were smashed with an unknown implement.

Anyone with any information is asked to call Basildon police on 01268 532212.

Published Thursday, April 17, 2003

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