I thought a tough new line was being taken in Wales against those that attack public servants, such as ambulance crew or hospital staff.
But it appears those working to save others are still not being protected properly.
Mick Bates, the Liberal Democrat AM for Montgomery, has been suspended from front bench duties at the National Assembly over allegations he physically assaulted an ambulance crew member called to help him.
Mr Bates has claimed he cannot remember what happened - really? Was it because he was just too drunk or too embarrassed about what had happened?
The police were reportedly called into the ambulance to give Mr Bates a warning. So much for the zero tolerance - shouldn't he at the very least been arrested or perhaps charged with assault.
If we're ever going to reduce and, hopefully, eliminate attacks on public servants then those responsible should be prosecuted - whoever they are!
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