Two arrested after alleged attack on cop in Sydney pub

Two men have been charged after allegedly attacking a police officer during a brawl at a pub in Sydney's CBD.

At about 5.40pm yesterday, police were called to a hotel at Broadway after reports of a group of people at the bar who were allegedly yelling offensively at passersby before a brawl broke out.

Officers attempted to disperse the group, upon which it's alleged a 48-year-old man attacked a male constable.

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It's further alleged that when the constable attempted to arrest the 48-year-old, a 29-year-old man also attacked the officer.

Police deployed capsicum spray and both men fled but were arrested after a short foot pursuit.

The men were charged with assaulting police, affray, and resisting or hindering police.

They were refused police bail and will appear in court today.

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9News understands the two men had earlier been involved with the anti-immigration protests in the city.

Police say the officer who was allegedly attacked suffered minor injuries.

The investigation is ongoing.

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