18 Oct 2011

Man charged after police officer assaulted

8:19 am on 18 October 2011

Police have charged a man after an officer was assaulted in Waikato.

The incident occurred at a property in Claudelands early on Tuesday when a constable was hit on the head during the process of making an arrest.

The officer was taken to Waikato Hospital with what appears to be a broken nose and possible concussion.

A man is expected to appear in the Hamilton District Court, charged with aggravated assault and resisting arrest.