A MAN has been arrested over allegations he assaulted a police officer in Linwood. 

It's claimed the 32-year-old injured the cop in a struggle at the rear of the Clippens Inn at around 8pm on Saturday. 

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The male police officer was left with a broken finger in the Clippens Road rammy. 

A report has been submitted to the procurator fiscal. 

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