A woman police constable was attacked by a motorist she
pulled over for drunken driving in northern Hawke's Bay early
today.
Police Sergeant Matt King said that the constable stopped the
man in Wairoa about 2.40am.
She began excess breath alcohol procedures when he suddenly
threw her to the ground, dragging her a short distance as he
tried to walk away.
The officer's partner and other officers who went to her aid
and were also assaulted.
The man continued the attack even after being handcuffed by
spitting at the officers.
Mr King said that fortunately the woman officer sustained
only minor injuries and would be back on duty soon.
The man would appear in Wairoa District Court later this week
accused of driving with excess alcohol, four charges of
assaulting police, and three of resisting arrest.
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