Police officers injured during arrest attempt in Wagga Wagga
Two police officers are recovering after allegedly being attacked while attempting to apprehend a man in southern New South Wales.
The two officers tried to stop a man who was riding a bicycle without a helmet in the Wagga Wagga suburb of Kooringal on Friday afternoon.
Police allege the 31-year-old man punched and stabbed a female officer in the arm with a screwdriver during the incident on Cutler Avenue.
The officer suffered cuts, bruising, a small puncture wound and a fractured finger.
It is alleged a second female officer was injured after being struck in the face and hitting her head on the concrete while attempting to restrain the man.
Both officers were treated by paramedics before being taken to hospital, and have since been discharged.
The accused was arrested and charged with several offences including assaulting police officers, carrying a weapon and resisting police.
He was also charged with not wearing a helmet while riding a bicycle.
The man appeared in the Parramatta Discrict Court on Saturday and was refused bail.
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