Police officer allegedly dragged by car and assaulted after stopping motorist in Riverstone
A RIVERSTONE police officer was allegedly assaulted and dragged by a vehicle on Friday night.
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A RIVERSTONE police officer was allegedly assaulted and dragged by a vehicle on Friday night.
The senior constable was taken to Windsor Hospital where he was treated for cuts and bruising before being released.
About 9.30pm on Friday, police said they directed a Subaru Impreza to stop near the intersection of Regent and McCulloch streets, Riverstone, and began to speak to the driver before the car accelerated.
“The officer attempted to reach into the car and it is alleged he was forced to run beside the car, then dragged about 10 metres after the driver took hold of his arm and assaulted him,” police said.
“The senior constable, who suffered minor injuries, returned to his vehicle and initiated a pursuit of the Subaru, and was assisted by Polair.”
Police said the Subaru stopped at Barkley Drive, Windsor Downs, with a 29-year-old man arrested nearby with assistance from the Police Dog Unit.
“He was taken to Riverstone Police Station where he was charged with police pursuit — not stop — drive recklessly, assault police, resist police, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, drive while disqualified, and use offensive weapon to avoid apprehension,” police said.
He was refused bail to appear at Parramatta Bail Court today.
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