A man has been arrested after a police officer was injured while on-duty at Coffs Harbour early this morning.
About 4am (Friday 13 June 2025), police from Coffs/Clarence Police District were patrolling King Street, Coffs Harbour, following reports of cars being broken into.
When police arrived, a man allegedly rode a motorbike towards a police officer, striking him on the leg.
The constable – aged 24 – was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to Coffs Harbour Hospital for treatment of a fracture to his leg.
The rider of the motorbike – a 19-year-old man – was arrested nearby a short time later.
He was taken to Coffs Harbour Police Station where inquiries are ongoing.
Officers attached to the Crash Investigation Unit have established a crime scene on King Street.
As inquiries continue, anyone with information or dashcam is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
