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Man tried to punch police officer at Mayfield

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A man has been arrested for allegedly attempting to punch an officer at Mayfield on Tuesday afternoon.

On-lookers and neighbouring business employees witnessed five police and two NSW Ambulance vehicles descend upon Maitland Road, between Hanbury and Roe streets, about 1.40pm on 3 August.

The male appeared to be in a highly-agitated state, even spitting at officers who were trying to assist him.

Newcastle City Police District was called to Maitland Road for a concern for welfare,” a NSW Police spokesperson said.

“Upon arrival, officers spoke with a man with injuries to his hands.

“Police have been told he assaulted a passer-by a short time earlier.

“He was placed under arrest, before resisting officers and allegedly attempting to punch an officer.

“He was successfully detained and taken to The Mater Hospital under police guard.”

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