AN off-duty police officer has escaped injury after he was assaulted trying to make an arrest on the Central Coast.
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Police said a man and woman began arguing at Narara train station about 9.50pm on Saturday night. It is alleged the man, 19, began choking the woman as the off-duty officer disembarked from a train.
The officer attempted to intervene before the man allegedly resisted arrest and attacked the Brisbane Water senior constable.
Officers were called to the scene by a witness and managed to restrain the man, who was taken to Gosford police station and charged with several offences including assault police and breach of bail.
The 19-year-old was refused bail to face court on Monday.
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Matt began his Newcastle Herald career as a cadet in 2009. He is a Walkley nominated reporter who has covered councils, police and general news rounds across the Upper Hunter, Port Stephens, Maitland, Lake Macquarie, Cessnock and Newcastle. Now his focus is on digital storytelling and breaking news.
Matt began his Newcastle Herald career as a cadet in 2009. He is a Walkley nominated reporter who has covered councils, police and general news rounds across the Upper Hunter, Port Stephens, Maitland, Lake Macquarie, Cessnock and Newcastle. Now his focus is on digital storytelling and breaking news.
