Police officer seriously assaulted at England v Hungary at Molineux

West Midlands Police are appealing for witnesses after a police constable was attacked
Fionnuala Bourke
By Fionnuala Bourke
Published 15th Jun 2022, 08:48 BST
Updated 16th Jun 2022, 10:49 BST

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A police officer was seriously assaulted before England’s Nations League match at Molineux Stadium last night.

PC Dave Hulson – West Midlands Police dedicated Wolves officer in the force Football Unit – was behind the Stan Cullis stand at around 7.25pm when he was attacked, just before the England v Hungary game started.

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The force said that he was approached from behind by a group of men on a grassed area and hit in the side of the head.

He was knocked unconscious and suffered cuts and bruising. Colleagues rushed to his aid and he was taken to hospital for an assessment and treatment. He has returned home and is awaiting tests to see if he has suffered any permanent injury.

Officers are currently assessing body-worn video and CCTV to help identify those responsible.

Four men, aged 21, 20, 19 and 18, were later arrested and a fifth man, aged 18, was arrested after the match on suspcion of assault. All five, from Wolverhampton and Dudley, have been released under investigation as police inquiries continue.

HOST VENUE: Molineux Stadium will stage England's next two Nations League games. Picture: Getty Images.HOST VENUE: Molineux Stadium will stage England's next two Nations League games. Picture: Getty Images.
HOST VENUE: Molineux Stadium will stage England's next two Nations League games. Picture: Getty Images.

What has West Midlands Police said about the attack?

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Detective Inspector Kate Longbottom from Force CID said: “PC Hulson is dedicated to Wolves FC as liaison officer and helps to ensure games at the stadium are safe and enjoyable for everyone attending.

“We are shocked that this apparently unprovoked attack has left him with such serious injuries and we wish him a speedy recovery.

“We are continuing to ask for anyone who saw what happened and hasn’t spoken to us to come forward.”

Anyone with information is asked to message the force on Live Chat through the West Midlands Police website or call them on 101 quoting log 1554 from 14 June.

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