Man accused of throwing rock at police car and spitting on officer
A man will face court today over allegedly throwing a rock at a police car and spitting on an officer in the centre of Sydney.
About 7pm yesterday, an occupied fully-marked police car was parked on George Street, when a rock was hurled at the vehicle by an unknown person.
Following inquiries, officers arrested a 40-year-old man at a nearby shopping centre.
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During the arrest the man allegedly attempted to spit on an officer before being taken into custody.
He was charged with offences including throwing an object at a vehicle, assaulting a police officer and possessing suspected stolen goods.
He is scheduled to front Downing Centre Local Court today.
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