The force has paid out the money to 139 individuals who suffered physical or psychological harm while at work.

It means the total compensation paid to injured officers over the last six years is £11.6m.

Andy Symonds, chairman of the Norfolk Police Federation (Image: Norfolk Police Federation)

The money comes out of the force's budget and the sums - which have emerged following a Freedom of Information request - will raise alarm.

Andy Symonds, chairman of the Norfolk Police Federation, said officers were facing increasing risks and called for tougher........

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