NSW Police employee caught on CCTV in alleged Woolies clash

A NSW Police employee is facing assault charges after an alleged clash at a Woolies checkout ended with milk flying and a man injured.

A wild altercation in a Woolworths in Sydney’s west in which a bottle of milk was allegedly smashed over a man has led to charges against a NSW Police employee.

CCTV footage has captured the incident between three customers near the checkout area of Woolworths at Auburn Central on Thursday.

A man and a woman can be seen arguing with another man, before the confrontation turned physical.

At one point, one of the men can be seen striking the other with a bottle of milk which then smashes.

Police began an investigation after a 62-year-old man reported the alleged assault. Picture: Supplied

The alleged incident was captured on CCTV. Picture: Supplied

Police launched an investigation shortly after a 62-year-old man reported the incident.

“A 62-year-old man reported he had been allegedly assaulted by a 34-year-old man and a 57-year-old woman following a verbal altercation at the checkout,” NSW Police said in a statement.

The 62-year-old man suffered minor injuries and later sought medical treatment.

The 34-year-old special constable, attached to a specialist command, has been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and affray.

He has been served a court attendance notice and is due to appear at Burwood Local Court on September 4.

A 57-year-old woman, who was also allegedly involved in the altercation, faces the same charges and is scheduled to appear in court on the same date.

NSW Police said the special constable’s employment status was currently under review.