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Couple charged after three paramedics and a police officer assaulted at Ambarvale

A man, 26, and a woman, 23, have been charged after three NSW Ambulance paramedics and a police officer were assaulted in Ambarvale about 12.30am today.

The NSW Ambulance paramedics were treating a man, 26, at a home in Ambarvale when the incident occurred (generic photo). Picture: Bill Hearne
The NSW Ambulance paramedics were treating a man, 26, at a home in Ambarvale when the incident occurred (generic photo). Picture: Bill Hearne

A MAN and a woman have been charged after three NSW Ambulance paramedics and a police officer were assaulted in Ambarvale about 12.30am today.

The paramedics were treating a man, 26, at a home on Betsey Way when it is alleged he grabbed a female officer and threw her across a room.

The incident happened at a home on Betsey Way, at Ambarvale.
The incident happened at a home on Betsey Way, at Ambarvale.

Another paramedic was struck in the chest and a third pushed.

A hole was punched in the rear window of the ambulance.

The third paramedic attempted to restrain a woman, 23, before he was assaulted.

While handcuffed the man allegedly rushed towards a police officer before he was subdued with capsicum spray.

The three paramedics and a police officer received minor injuries.

The man, 26, was charged with three counts of assault, malicious damage, intimidation, assault officer in execution of duty and resist officer in execution of duty.

He was refused bail and faced Parramatta Bail Court today.

The woman was charged with common assault and resisting an officer in execution of duty. She was granted conditional bail to appear at Campbelltown Local Court on Monday, October 9.

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