Accused Highpoint cop kicker back behind bars

A TEENAGER accused of savagely kicking a police officer in the face has been sent back to jail — just days after he was bailed. Now his lawyers want him freed again.

The assault took place on Boxing Day

PROSECUTORS are applying to revoke bail for a teenager charged with kicking a police officer in the head at a Melbourne shopping centre.

A Children’s Court heard today the 17-year-old breached a condition of his bail the day after his release by having a mobile phone.

The Point Cook teenager is charged with kicking an officer in the head at Highpoint Shopping Centre on Boxing Day.

Police and youth justice officials told the Children’s Court today they oppose the teen getting bail again.

The officer was trying to make an arrest at the time of the attack

Detective Senior Constable Kwok Yu told court the accused teen attacked a policeman in the head with a “soccer kick” as he was arresting someone, causing the officer to become dazed.

The teen was on a youth supervision order at the time for home invasions, car theft and other crimes, he said.

“Police have little confidence the accused will abide by the court orders,” Detective Sen Const Yu said.

The magistrate will rule on the bail revocation later on Friday.

— With AAP