Federation chair to raise officer assault sentencing with Patel

John Apter, Chairman of the Police Federation, has said he will meet with Priti Patel in the New Year to ensure tougher sentences for those convicted of assaulting a police officer. Mr Apter said: “Violent offenders simply cannot continue be allowed to walk away with a slap on the wrist… The Police Federation will meet with the Home Secretary in the New Year to discuss harsher sentences for those who assault officers. ...