A New South Wales (NSW) police officer has sustained serious injuries following an attack while off-duty on a busy Sydney road.
The 25-year-old officer was discovered unconscious on Enmore Road in Newtown, located in Sydney’s Inner West, after the incident occurred around 11 PM last night.
An off-duty nurse swiftly performed CPR on him until paramedics arrived at the scene.
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He received treatment at the scene before being transported to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, where he remains in serious but stable condition.
According to police reports, he and another off-duty officer were walking along Enmore Road when they encountered three men engaged in an argument.
“The two off-duty officers were assaulted, with one officer knocked to the ground and repeatedly punched and kicked in the head,” stated NSW Police in a formal announcement.
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The second man, also 25 years old, suffered facial injuries and was taken to the hospital for treatment; however, he has since been discharged.
The three attackers fled the scene prior to police arrival, and detectives are seeking assistance to locate them.
A crime scene has been established, and police are conducting an investigation under Strike Force Rabnor.
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One of the suspects is described as having a Maori or Pacific Islander appearance, estimated to be between 20 and 30 years old, with short black curly hair, wearing a white t-shirt and dark blue jeans.
The second suspect is described as having a Caucasian appearance, in the same age range, wearing a tan vest, tan cargo pants, and black sneakers.
The third suspect is also described as having a Maori or Pacific Islander appearance, aged between 20 and 30, with long brown curly hair, dressed in a long-sleeve black flannelette shirt, grey track pants, and black slides.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the police or Crime Stoppers.
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