A police officer was attacked after being called to a disturbance. The force attended Mayers Road in Walmer yesterday shortly after 8.30am following an assault on a man nearby. Police arrived at the scene and arrested a suspect concerning the incident. But an officer was attacked during the arrest. No serious injuries were reported. Liam Prendergast, 31, has been charged with assault, assault on an emergency worker, a public order offence and two driving offences. Mr Prendergast, of Mayers Road, was remanded in custody to appear before Margate Magistrates’ Court today.