Off-Duty Police Officer in Serious Condition After Assault in Newtown
An off-duty police officer is in serious condition following a violent attack in Newtown. Police are investigating and seeking information from the public.
An off-duty police officer is in a serious condition after being punched and repeatedly kicked in the head in Sydney's inner west.
NSW Police said two men, both off-duty officers, were walking along Enmore Road at Newtown when they approached three unknown men who were having an argument.
The off-duty officers, both aged 25, were assaulted, including one who was knocked to the ground and repeatedly kicked in the head just after 11pm on Wednesday, police said.
Officers found one of the men unconscious on the road, and an off-duty nurse performed CPR until paramedics arrived.
The man was taken to the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital for treatment where he remains in a serious but stable condition.
The second man suffered facial injuries and was also taken to hospital, but has since been discharged.
A crime scene was established and the incident is being investigated under Strike Force Rabnor.
Police said they were looking for three men, aged from 20 to 30 years old, who left the scene of the incident before they arrived.
Anyone with information, CCTV and/or dashcam footage of the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
NSW Premier Chris Minns said that he was devastated to hear that the two officers were "brutally attacked" while trying to assist.
"This is sickening," Mr Minns said.
"All of NSW will be thinking of these brave men and their families."
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