A 57-year-old man has been charged after assaulting an officer at an unauthorised COVID-19 protest in the state’s north last month.
In a statement, NSW Police said that at around 9.30am on July 31, officers attached to the Port Stephens-Hunter Police District attended Port Stephens Council Chambers, Raymond Terrace, following reports of an authorised protest.
“On arrival, police observed about 30 people in attendance and gave the group a move-on direction,” police said.
“Three men allegedly failed to comply and were arrested. Two of the men were issued Public Infringement Notices.
“The other man, a 57-year-old, allegedly pushed a male inspector during his arrest. The officer was not injured.”
He was taken to Raymond Terrace Police Station where he was charged with assault police, resist arrest, fail to comply with face covering directive and unlawfully participate in outdoor gathering.
The man was released on conditional bail to appear in Raymond Terrace Local Court on November 1.
