TWO police officers were assaulted as they arrested two men suspected of vandalising an estate agent's office.

Police were called to Holkers Estate Agents in Newbrook Road, Over Hulton, at 12.40am today after a window was smashed.

As they arrested the men near the scene the suspects began to struggle. One officer was kicked in the face and the other suffered a sprained shoulder.

They were taken to hospital and were recovering at home today. The men arrested were later charged with criminal damage and assaulting police officers.

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