At about 12.45am on Tuesday Hunter Valley police attended a home on Fourth Street, Weston, after reports that a teenager wanted on an outstanding warrant was at the property.

On arrival, they found a 16-year-old boy inside, who allegedly attempted to flee.

It’s alleged two senior constables stopped him and as they attempted to arrest him, a struggle ensued.

Neighbouring residents intervened, and it’s alleged both officers were assaulted. One was struck several times in the head and body.

As police attempted to restrain the teenager, he was tasered and OC spray was deployed.

It’s further alleged residents continued to intervene and one of the senior constables drew his taser until additional police arrived at the scene.

The boy was taken to Cessnock Police Station and charged with the outstanding warrant, resist officer in execution of duty, assault police officer in execution of duty cause aggravated bodily harm, possess prohibited drug, and possession of equipment for administering prohibited drugs.

He was refused bail to appear at a children’s court on Tuesday, where he was refused bail again to reappear at the same court on Tuesday, November 13.

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