A police officer was taken to Ysbyty Gwynedd after being assaulted in Bangor.

Two PCSO’s were assaulted in Bangor on Friday night while making an arrest.

Members of the public came to their assistance and one of the officers received treatment for minor injuries at Ysbyty Gwynedd.

The offenders were charged using the new “protect the protectors” law introduced in November which allows courts to impose stiffer sentences on those who assault members of the emergency services.

Nine seperate assaults on police officers were reported in the area over the weekend, including the two in Bangor, and North Wales Police have said this behaviour is "unacceptable".

Officers were assaulted in Llandudno, Prestatyn and Deiniolen over the course of the weekend while another two were involved in incidents in Rhyl when dealing with a person arrested for being drunk and disorderly.

While in Wrexham, a police officer at the Wrexham v Newport County match on Saturday and a Wrexham PCSO were also assaulted.

Temporary assistant chief constable, Neill Anderson, said: “A number of times this year we have expressed our concern about the readiness of some individuals to assault police officers and PCSO’s while carrying out their lawful duties.

“The shocking incidents over the weekend across North Wales are completely unacceptable. Our officers are working hard to protect the most vulnerable and to keep people safe. An assault of any kind should never be considered “part of the job” and offenders need to understand that North Wales Police will not tolerate such behaviour.

“Officers are well trained and equipped and we seek to ensure that welfare arrangements are available when they become victims of an assault. These attacks leave their mark physically and mentally on the officers and in some cases their families.

“Fortunately no one was seriously injured this weekend and as seasonal celebrations get underway the public will see officers out and about endeavouring to keep our communities safe.

“We want people to enjoy themselves, but we will not tolerate any violence towards officers doing their duty and we will take firm action against offenders.”