Three Men Charged in Violent Assault on Off-Duty Police Officers in Sydney
The attack left one officer unconscious and required CPR, with all suspects now in custody and facing serious charges.
- Two off-duty police officers, both aged 25, were assaulted on Enmore Road in Newtown on January 22, leaving one unconscious and the other with facial injuries.
- An off-duty nurse provided CPR to the unconscious officer, who was later hospitalized in stable condition and has since been released along with his colleague.
- The three suspects, aged 18, 20, and 22, have been arrested and charged with offenses including grievous bodily harm and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
- Court footage showed one officer being stomped on during the attack, described by authorities as a 'despicable' and 'incredibly violent' act.
- All three suspects have been denied bail and are scheduled to return to court on March 20.