Police assaults in the UK have reached alarming levels, with reports indicating an average of 100 attacks per day. Officers, including PC Stuart Furlonger and PC Ruth Coates, recount harrowing incidents leading to severe injuries and lasting trauma. Data shows a significant rise in assaults, particularly in Durham Constabulary, which reported a staggering 370% increase since 2021. The Police Federation describes the situation as an ‘epidemic,’ emphasizing the urgent need for measures to protect officers from escalating violence.