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Perth: cop knocked out

March 25: A policeman was kicked unconscious while trying to arrest a man at an out of control party in Balga, in the north of Perth.

Riot squad police, officers on horseback and the police helicopter were called to Coniston Way, about 11pm after neighbours reported hundreds of youths fighting in the street and throwing bottles at each other.

A 37 year old officer from the Mirrabooka police station was approached from behind while trying to arrest a man and kicked to the head, rendering him unconscious. The officer was released from hospital after scans.

Three people from the party have been charged, but no one has been arrested over the attack on the officer.

Police attended 10 parties across WA on Saturday night.

Indonesia: three attacks on police

February 29: Three police patrol officers were assaulted by a mob in Ciamis, West Java, after the officers ran over a motorcyclist in their car, killing him. Instead of stopping to help, the officers attempted to flee the scene.

However, a crowd that had gathered prevented them from leaving and proceeded to beat them. Continue reading “Indonesia: three attacks on police”

Sulawesi, Indonesia: police station attacked

February 2: Around 20 people attacked the Mamosalato police station with rocks and Molotov cocktails. No fatalities or injuries were reported. The attack on the station, in Morowali regency, Central Sulawesi, was linked by police an incident last year in which two people were killed after unrest around an offshore drilling company. Continue reading “Sulawesi, Indonesia: police station attacked”