After they reportedly attacked a police officer who was not on duty at a cemetery in Sydney’s west, f our persons have been charged.
Emergency services were called after the officer, who was attempting to check on a disabled man at about 4 p.m. on Bunnerong Road in Chifley, was allegedly assaulted by two men and two women.
The first woman wasn’t hurt in the fight, according to police, but another off-duty cop who witnessed it called for assistance.
The off-duty police officer received treatment on-site for facial injuries from paramedics from NSW Ambulance, according to a statement from NSW Police.
After being brought to the Prince of Wales Hospital, he was later released.
A 16-year-old kid, a 25-year-old man, and two 19 and 22-year-old women were among the four people detained by police at the site.
They were all accused with assault causing actual bodily harm while present with others, according to police.
The 16-year-old was also charged with assaulting a police officer while they were performing their duties, causing actual bodily harm, and interfering with or opposing them while they were performing their duties.
The 22-year-old lady was also accused with two counts of assaulting a police officer while performing her duties without actually causing harm to the person.
The 25-year-old guy was also accused of obstructing or opposing a police officer while they were performing their duties.
All four were denied bail, and today’s court appearances for all four are scheduled.
