Arrest 13 in hunt for PC's attackers.A 17-YEAR-OLD was arrested last night in connection with a homophobic attack on an off-duty policeman. PC James Parkes James Parkes (born 30th November 1980 in Chelmsford) is a rugby union footballer for Leeds Tykes . His usual position is at hooker. , 22, was attacked in Liverpool city centre last week by up to 20 thugs. He had been enjoying a night out with friends in the city centre's gay area when the mob assaulted him - inflicting multiple skull fractures and fracturing his cheekbone cheek·bone n. See zygomatic bone. and eye socket eye socket n. See orbital cavity. . The officer was released from hospital at the weekend. Merseyside Police Merseyside Police is the Home Office police force responsible for policing Merseyside in North West England. The force area is 647 square kilometres with a population of around 1.5 million. At present the force has 4,466 police officers plus over 2,000 police staff. said 13 people had been arrested in connection with the incident. A 17-year-old who was arrested last night was later released on bail after questioning. The 12 others were all also bailed, pending further inquiries. If anyone has any information about the attack, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111. CAPTION(S): James Parkes |
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