Female cop’s horror selfie with huge gash in her head after ‘suspected drug dealer rammed her car during violent arrest’

A FEMALE police officer has revealed the grisly head injury she suffered while trying to arrest a suspected drug dealer.

The officer was slashed while attempting to detain a man in Wakefield in West Yorkshire, after spotting an alleged crime taking place.

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PC Woods suffered a sickening gash to her head when attempting an arrestCredit: Twitter

Her bloodied face was shown in an apparent “selfie” posted on Twitter by the force’s specialist “Project Adder” team targeting drug gangs.

The Twitter post said: “Our own PC Woods injured whilst apprehending suspect at #Wakefield.

“Suspected drug dealer rammed her vehicle as she was getting out of it.

“Arrested for wounding with intent to resist arrest & PWITS Class A drugs. Get well soon PC Woods.”

She received a series of supportive messages online, including one person saying: “Get well soon PC Woods both physically and mentally. Be gentle with yourself and take the time you need.”

Another wrote, “That’s a nasty one. Get well soon officer.”, while the Scottish LGBTI Police Association posted: “Best wishes for a speedy recovery.”

West Yorkshire Police said she was taken to hospital for treatment after the attack on Friday morning, describing her injuries as serious but not life-threatening.

A suspect has been arrested and was in custody for questioning, but the force urged anyone with information to contact Wakefield CID on 101, online at westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat or the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555111.

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The attack happened in Back Grantley Street in WakefieldCredit: Google Maps