Bandar Lampung cop knocked out during traffic stop

A Bandar Lampung Police officer was attacked and knocked out while making a traffic stop on Thursday.

The officer, identified as First Brig. Conny, was directing traffic near the Lampung Legislative Council building before the arrival of Lampung Police chief Brig. Gen. Jodie Rooseto for a planning meeting for Christmas and New Year celebrations

According to First Brig. Hendry, an eyewitness, Conny was attacked after he stopped a large dark-skinned man on his motorcycle who was driving without a helmet.

“Conny initially wanted to give the man ticket for not wearing helmet and not turning on his motorcycle’s headlight,” Hendry said on Thursday as quoted by tempo.co.

 “He stopped the man, who directly put up a fight and kicked him in the stomach and his vital organs, making him lose consciousness” Hendry said/

Nearby officers quickly arrested the man and brought him to Bandar Lampung City Police headquarters, while Conny was admitted to a nearby hospital.

A search of the man’s motorcycle found a package of crystal methamphetamine and a small dagger. (iwa)