A woman has been charged after she allegedly spat in the face of her treating doctor at Hornsby earlier this week.
On Monday 13 April 2020, a 35-year-old woman was admitted to a hospital in Hornsby where she was seeking treatment for a large laceration to her arm.
The treating emergency physician commenced treatment to her wound when she allegedly spat in his face and became aggressive.
The doctor called for assistance and the woman was treated before being released.
The incident was reported to officers at Kuring Gai Police Area Command and inquiries commenced.
About 7pm yesterday (Tuesday 14 April 2020), officers attended a home in Hornsby where they arrested the woman.
She was taken to Hornsby Police Station where she was charged with common assault.
She was given strict conditional bail and will appear in Hornsby Local Court on Wednesday 1 July 2020.
