Police officer taken to Liverpool with lacerations to the face

Leading Senior Constable from Cabramatta LAC received facial lacerations after altercation in Cabramatta

A Cabramatta police officer was assaulted overnight.

A police officer has been assaulted after an altercation with a man at Cabramatta early this morning.

Just before 12.30am on Tuesday, police were patrolling on Hill Street, Cabramatta, when they saw man acting suspiciously.

The officers exited their vehicle and a foot pursuit commenced.

A short time later, a second man was observed on Hughes Street.

As a female leading senior constable tried to detain him she was pushed and fell, hitting her head against the ground.

Both men fled the scene.

Police searched the surrounding area; however, neither of the men could be located.

The injured officer was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to Liverpool Hospital with a laceration to her face.

Officers from Cabramatta Local Area Command would like to speak to two males who may be able to assist with their inquiries.

Anyone with information is urged to come forward.