The unnamed Police Officer first appeared in January 2011 alongside a colleague, carrying out a random drug search on David Platt and Gary Windass following a night out. The pair were upset at being singled out and failed to comply. It was suggested that they would be taking the pair to Weatherfield Police Station for formal questioning but as they tried to get Gary into the van, he lashed out and punched the other officer. Promptly handcuffed and arrested for assault, Gary was detained overnight in the cells.