By Natalee Kerr
A man faces charges after allegedly assaulting a police officer during a routine intercept in North Geelong on Tuesday night.
Police pulled over a vehicle on Separation St about 11.30pm on 3 December, when a man ran from the car and assaulted an officer, according to police.
During a search of car after the man’s arrest officers located a firearm, drugs and weapons, police alleged.
The officer sustained “only very minor” injures as a result of the incident and required no medical treatment, a police spokesperson said.
Police charged a 27-year-old North Geelong man with assault, and for firearm and drug-related offences.
The man is set to appear at Geelong Magistrates’ Court tomorrow after police remanded him in custody.
Police also charged a 24-year-old Newtown man with possession of drugs, and he was bailed to appear at Geelong Magistrates’ Court at a later date.
Meanwhile, police are hunting an alleged thief who stole cash in an unrelated vehicle incident in Newtown last month.
The victim told police she was slowly driving along Chadwick St on 30 October when a man tried to block the path of her car about 9.20pm.
She took a photo of the man before stopping her car and running from the scene.
The man then stole a phone charger and cash from the car.
Investigators today released images of a man they believed “may be able to assist with their investigation”.
They urged anyone with information to phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
