A DUDLEY councillor who works as a paramedic needed hospital treatment after being attacked while on duty.
Adam Aston was left with an injured wrist following the incident which happened while he was responding to a 999 call on Saturday night.
It is the second time in eight months he has been assaulted by someone he was trying to help.
Mr Aston, who represents the Upper Gornal and Woodsetton ward and lives in Dudley, was taken to Sandwell Hospital for treatment after the assault, which happened in the Sandwell area.
He said on Twitter: "For the second time in eight months I’m off home after being assaulted by someone I was sent to help.
"Thanks to West Midlands Police for their quick response and Sandwell Hospital’s fabulous ED (emergency department) staff for looking after my crew mate Rod and I."
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman condemned the attack, saying: "This is never okay.
"Abuse towards any of our staff should not, and will not, be tolerated.
"Our staff are here to help you, not to be assaulted."
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