Man throws rocks at NSW police
A man has been charged after he allegedly threw rocks at police officers after refusing to leave a venue in Lake Macquarie.
Police were called to a tavern on the Pacific Highway in Gateshead around 1am on Sunday after receiving reports of a man acting disorderly and refusing to leave.
The 26-year-old man began swearing and throwing rocks as officers approached him outside the venue, a NSW Police statement said on Sunday.
He encouraged bystanders to assault police before fleeing but he was pursued and arrested following a short struggle.
The Windale man was charged with failing to leave premises when required, resisting or hindering a police officer and affray.
He was granted conditional bail and is expected to face Belmont Local Court on July 29.
