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A police officer is in hospital, after being assaulted during an early morning call-out in Queenstown

A police officer is in hospital, after being assaulted during an early morning call-out in Queenstown

31 January 2022

Police say the officer suffered moderate injuries, while responding to reports of cars being damaged on Camp Street about 2am.

A 30-year-old man has been arrested, and will appear in court today on charges of assault and wilful damage.

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