NSW Police Commissioner condemns ‘sickening' attack on female police officers
Other police rushed to their aid after the alleged assault in Bidwill around 6.30pm.
They found the 23-year-old female officer unresponsive on Bunya Rd, near Daniels Rd and her partner, a 22-year-old also injured.
Both officers had allegedly been punched.
Acting NSW Police Commissioner Peter Thurtell described the attack as 'appalling', saying assaulting a police officer is 'completely not on'.
The women attended to the man who got to his feet and allegedly became aggressive in an 'unprovoked attack', police allege.
'This is a sickening attack and those officers were just doing their job,' Mr Thurtell said
'Incidents like these clearly demonstrate the bravery and courage of officers who are just doing their best to protect the community.
'Police officers put themselves on the frontline and in danger every single day, they deserve respect not violence.'
Both officers, who are attached to Mr Druitt Police Area Command, remain in hospital.
A 19-year-old man was arrested at the scene and taken to Mt Druitt Police Station, before being transferred to Nepean Hospital.
A crime scene has been established and investigations are ongoing.
Police are urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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