The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday said the Special Action Force (SAF) officer allegedly hurt by former president Rodrigo Duterte’s partner, Honeylet Avanceña, will no longer pursue a complaint of direct assault against her.
PNP spokesperson BGen. Jean Fajardo said talked to SAF chief MGen. Mark Pespes about the decision of one of his personnel.
“It is the police officer’s personal decision not to file a case and her reason is because of the hazard of her job. So it’s okay,” Fajardo told reporters in Filipino.
“She said she will recuperate and then go back to work,” she added.
According to the spokesperson, the PNP shouldered the medical needs of their personnel injured during the operation and will give her a commendation.
The said cop sustained a head injury when Avanceña allegedly hit her with a cellular phone during an altercation while operatives from the Interpol and PNP were to transport Duterte into a bus in Villamor Air Base in Pasay.
Editor’s Note: This is an updated article. Originally posted with the headline “Cop allegedly hurt by Honeylet won’t file direct assault rap — PNP”