Police say a man pepper sprays two officers while they respond to a domestic assault call in Luton, Bedfordshire. Footage described by outlets shows the incident on May 17, when officers attend an address after reports of an assault. The video depicts a man spraying Police Constables Hollie and Molly with pepper spray as they carry out duties at the scene.
One of the reports says the officers experience serious immediate effects, including temporary blindness and difficulty breathing, following the spray. The accounts identify the man as Ionut Spanache. Police state the assault occurs while officers are attending the address in response to domestic violence allegations.
The reports focus on the video evidence and the officers’ reported symptoms after exposure, providing details of the location and circumstances surrounding the callout. No additional charges or court outcomes are included in the provided material.
