Police charge man after police officers assaulted – Central

A man will face court after allegedly assaulting two police officers with at Central Railway Station earlier today.

Officers from Police Transport Command were patrolling Central Railway Station about 4pm (Friday 10 March 2023), and while speaking with a female passenger in relation to an unrelated matter, they were approached by a man, who attempted to interfere.

The man was arrested before assaulting two male officers.

An Acting Sergeant was treated by paramedics for a dislocated shoulder while a Senior Constable suffered a broken nose. They have been taken to St Vincents hospital for further treatment.

The 25-year-old man was taken to Day Street Police Station where he was charged with two counts of assault police officer in execution of duty – cause actual bodily harm and hinder/resist police in the execution of duty.

The man was refused bail and will appear before Parramatta Bail Court tomorrow (Saturday 10 March 2023).

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