Appeal after officer seriously assaulted - Orana Mid Western PD

Monday, 09 December 2024 11:28:25 AM

Police are appealing for public information after an officer was seriously assaulted in the state’s west over the weekend.

About 4.30am on Saturday (7 December 2024), an officer attached to Orana Mid-Western Police District approached a vehicle stopped on North Minore Road, Minore, approximately 19kms west of Dubbo.

When the Sergeant approached the car, the male driver - described as being of large build with a beard - exited and tackled the officer.

The man further assaulted the officer before he returned to the vehicle and left the scene.

The officer managed to call for assistance, however, was found unconscious near his vehicle a short time later.

He was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics for a head injury, before being taken to Dubbo Base Hospital in a stable condition.

Police have established a crime scene and commenced investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

As inquiries continue, anyone with information or dashcam footage is urged to contact Dubbo Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.

Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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