Law enforcers responding to a report of noise nuisance were on Wednesday assaulted by a Parika Facade, East Bank Essequibo (EBE) woman as seen on a video released by the police.
The incident occurred sometime between 9pm and 9.30pm.
The 32-year-old woman was arrested yesterday and is presently in police custody. She is likely to be charged soon.
According to a police statement, ranks on duty on Wednesday night received a report of noise nuisance via telephone against a female resident of Parika Façade.
Upon arrival at the location, the police said ranks were greeted with loud music coming from the premises.
As they entered the yard, the police added that the suspect and three other persons were seen consuming alcohol.
The police said that the female suspect was warned to turn off the music but became “loud and aggressive”.
During the process, she allegedly physically assaulted and abused ranks with a series of expletives.
A music set amplifier was seized and lodged at the Parika Police station.
In the video which was released by the police and seen by this newspaper, the female suspect was heard assaulting the ranks and an officer warned her, “Madam, Madam…You assaulting the police…Ma’am you assaulting the police”.
As one of the police officers attempted to pick up the music set amplifier she pushed him away.
The suspect continued arguing and pushed away another police officer.
“Ayo tek it and ayo carry am…..go long. Ayo want kill somebody? You in me yard,” she was heard saying.
In recent months, there has been an increase in incidents where police officers have been attacked by civilians while executing their duties. In some instances, these incidents have even led to ranks being injured.
Just last week, Head of the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR), Assistant Superintendent Elston Baird urged ranks of the Guyana Police Force to remain professional while performing their duties even though some situations might cause them aggravation.
“I would say even if you and someone get into an argument for whatever reason just be professional at all times. Try to use the guiding principles as it relates to when you are effecting an arrest….. We want to encourage our ranks to remain professional even at the point where they are being aggravated,” Baird advised.
