Investigators are renewing their appeal for information from the public after a NSW Police officer was assaulted in the state’s west last year.
Police say that at around 4.30am on Saturday 7 December 2024, an officer attached to Orana Mid-Western Police District approached a vehicle stopped on North Minore Road, Minore, about 20km west of Dubbo.
“When the sergeant approached the car, the male driver – described as being of large build with a beard – exited and tackled the officer to the ground,” NSW Police said in a statement.
“The man further assaulted the officer before he returned to the vehicle and left the scene.
“The officer managed to call for assistance, however, was found unconscious near his vehicle a short time later.”
He was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics for a head injury, before being taken to Dubbo Base Hospital in a stable condition. He has since been released.
As inquiries continue, anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Dubbo Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
