All three officers have been assessed by medical staff and will be off work for a while.
A 24-year-old man has been charged with aggravated assault, while a 33-year-old man has been charged with aggravated assault, failing to accompany an officer, and refusing an officer’s request to give blood.
”This was a violent assault on three officers who were doing their job by making sure drivers were in a safe state to be behind the wheel,” said Senior Sergeant Karl Hemmingsen.
”Attacking anyone, let alone a police officer doing their job, is appalling. This was a volatile and violent situation and I’m so proud of the actions [of] the officers and incredibly grateful that their injuries weren’t worse.
“At the heart of this is a driver not wanting to deal with the consequences of his actions. If you make the choice to drink before you drive, that’s on you – don’t be surprised when we apprehend you and enforce the law.”
Both men are scheduled to appear in the Dunedin District Court today.
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