Paramedics, police suffer ‘unacceptable’ abuse in multiple incidents (opens original article in a new tab)

Multiple incidents of violence and abuse against paramedics and police in Canberra were described as 'unacceptable' by authorities, with several charges laid against individuals involved.

• ACT Policing reported a police officer nearly struck by a car during a traffic stop.
• A 27-year-old man was charged with negligent driving and driving under the influence after assaulting paramedics and others.
• ACT Police Chief Scott Lee condemned the violence against first responders as unacceptable.
• A man appeared in court for obstructing paramedics and was ordered to a mental health assessment.