The BBC reports a surge in violent attacks against police officers in the UK, averaging 100 incidents daily. Notable cases include PC Stuart Furlonger, who suffered a double leg break after being hit by a quad bike, and PC Ruth Coates, who was severely bitten during an arrest. Figures indicate a 370% rise in assaults on Durham Constabulary officers from 2021 to 2023, with overall attacks on police increasing by 11%. Officers express concern over the psychological and physical toll of this violence, which they describe as unprecedented.