A Yeovil man has been handed a prison sentence following a violent altercation with a police officer that left the victim with significant injuries.
Daniel Gunter, 33, was sentenced at a recent court hearing after pleading guilty to assaulting an emergency worker. The incident occurred in Yeovil when officers responded to reports of a disturbance.
According to court documents, Gunter became aggressive during the encounter, striking one officer multiple times. The attack resulted in the victim requiring medical treatment for injuries sustained during the assault.
In addition to the prison term, Gunter received a restraining order prohibiting contact with the injured officer. The sentencing magistrate described the attack as "a serious assault on a public servant" and emphasised the need to protect emergency workers.
Local police have welcomed the court's decision, stating it sends a clear message that violence against emergency service personnel will not be tolerated. A spokesperson for Brendon Police commented: "Our officers put themselves at risk daily to protect the public. This sentence demonstrates that assaults on emergency workers have serious consequences."
The case has reignited discussions about officer safety and the increasing challenges faced by frontline emergency responders.
