Awaba Rd, Toronto: Police officer allegedly slashed during domestic violence investigation

A police officer has been rushed to hospital after he was allegedly slashed with a “ring knife” during an arrest.

A police officer in northern New South Wales was allegedly slashed with a hidden blade while arresting two “hostile” men.

Police were called to Awaba Rd in Toronto about 3.20pm to reports of alleged domestic violence.

On arrival, two men allegedly barricaded themselves inside the property before officers forced their way in through the back door, a New South Wales police spokesman said.

Police say both men “struggled” with a male officer allegedly suffering lacerations to his leg, hand and torso.

“Other officers on scene suffered minor injuries,” the spokesman said.

The male officer was taken to hospital. Picture: NewsWire / Gaye Gerard

A 35-year-old man allegedly found in possession of knuckle dusters and a “ring knife” was charged with eight offences including causing grievous bodily harm to a police office and using a weapon to prevent detention.

A second man, 28, was charged with five offences including intimidate police officer, and damage property.

Police say both men were refused bail and will appear before a local court on Sunday.

Toronto is a suburb of the City of Lack Macquarie, about 30km south west of Newcastle.

Originally published as Awaba Rd, Toronto: Police officer allegedly slashed during domestic violence investigation