THREE police officers have been injured after they became involved in a struggle during an arrest.
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Officer attached to the Central West Police District attended a home on Lorne Street in Lake Cargelligo, about 100 kilometres south-west of Condobolin, at 2.15pm on Wednesday in relation to a man wanted on outstanding warrants.
Police will allege the man attempted to avoid arrest, climbing through a back window and running through the backyards of nearby properties.
Officers were involved in a struggle with the 46-year-old man when it is alleged a group of men intervened.
During the incident, three officers suffered minor injuries including bruising and muscle strains.
The 46-year-old man was arrested and taken to Lake Cargelligo Police Station, where he has been charged with resist or hinder police officer in the execution of duty, three counts of enter enclosed land not prescribed premises without law, and three outstanding warrants.
He was refused bail and appeared before Parkes Local Court on Thursday.
A 37-year-old man was also arrested and taken to Lake Cargelligo Police Station and charged with resist or hinder police officer in the execution of duty. He was granted bail to face Lake Cargelligo Local Court in April.
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Nadine Morton
Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au
