Several Royal Gibraltar Police officers were injured after dealing with a number of serious incidents last night. 

A statement from the RGP follows below:

Following emergency calls, Response Team officers made arrests for offences including Strangulation, Grievous Bodily Harm and Wounding with Intent. 

During the shift, three police officers were assaulted by suspects and a fourth officer was  injured in pursuit of a suspect. 

Here are a handful of the incidents officers responded to overnight. 

At around 7.20pm, Response Team officers arrested a man, 45, on suspicion of Disorderly  Conduct Whilst Intoxicated and Assault on Police. His arrest came after officers patrolling  Ocean Village spotted a disturbance outside Bruno’s Bar. A drunken male was seen to be  shouting racial obscenities and acting in an agitated state, having been removed from the  bar by security staff for allegedly acting aggressively towards others. On being restrained  and arrested by RGP officers, the man became violent and obstructive, before kicking an  officer. The man was taken to New Mole House Police Station. An investigation in ongoing. 

At around 8.45pm, police received a report that a man had strangled his ex-wife following a  verbal argument. The woman also alleged that he had also damaged her mobile phone. At  around 11.45pm, Response Team officers arrested a local man, 68, on suspicion of  Strangulation and Destroying/Damaging Property. An investigation is ongoing. 

At around 9.30pm, police received a report that a female had been raped. An investigation is  ongoing. 

At around 9.30pm, the police Control Room received an emergency call regarding a serious  assault on a woman in the area of Flat Bastion Road/Prince Edward’s Road. On police  arrival at location, officers located the victim who was found unconscious and bleeding  heavily from the face. Paramedics were also called to location. Following police enquiries,  Response Team officers arrested a local woman, 29, on suspicion of Grievous Bodily  Harm/Wounding with Intent and Assault on Police. During her arrest, she spat at and kicked  a male officer multiple times. At around 9.30pm, in relation to the same incident, a second  local woman, 26, was arrested on suspicion of Common Assault and Assault on Police. She  also lashed out at a female officer and kicked her as she was being arrested. A third officer  was also injured during the incident. Later on, Crime Scene Investigation detectives attended  the area. An investigation is ongoing. 

Acting Superintendent Alex Enriles, said: “Our officers suffered injuries including bruising  and a few scrapes and it’s testament to their character that all declined medical treatment to  finish their shifts. 

“That said, assaults on police officers who are doing their job and keeping the public safe are  completely unacceptable and will not be tolerated. 

“I would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank the officers who worked last night for 

helping to keep the people of Gibraltar and visitors safe. They dealt with a several serious  incidents in a very professional manner and we are lucky to have them.”