Search underway after officers injured during attempted arrest - Hazelbrook

Monday, 21 July 2025 01:20:52 PM

A search is underway after two police officers were injured while attempting to arrest a man in the Blue Mountains this morning.

Officers attached to Blue Mountains Police Area Command attempted to arrest a 34-year-old man in Railway Parade, Hazelbrook, about 10:20am today (Monday 21 July 2025), in relation to a pursuit through the mountains last week.

A Taser was deployed to affect the man’s arrest; however, a woman aged in her 30s allegedly intervened.

A struggle ensued between the officers and the man, during which they were allegedly punched in the head before the man ran away.

A search is now underway to locate the man; he is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 175cm-180cm tall, of thin build with blond hair and a ginger beard.

He was last seen wearing black pants and a black hoodie.

Anyone who sees him is urged not to approach him but to contact Triple Zero (000) immediately.

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.

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