NSW:Thugs attack man in central Sydney

AAP General News (Australia)
08-24-2010
NSW:Thugs attack man in central Sydney

SYDNEY, Aug 24 AAP - Two men will face court after three people were assaulted and
police officers were threatened in Sydney's CBD.

Police say a 41-year-old man was standing on the corner of Liverpool and Pitt streets
about 7pm (AEST) on Monday talking on his mobile when he was attacked by two men.

The man was struck several times in the head by one of the attackers while the other
prevented passers-by from giving assistance.

A 26-year-old man and 24-year-old woman were assaulted as they tried to help the victim.

The two attackers and another man who had been standing by during the incident then
fled to a hotel on George Street.

The 41-year-old victim was taken to hospital with cuts and bruises, while the passers-by
sustained minor injuries.

The men resisted arrest when they were approached by police a short time later.

One of them allegedly threatened police with violence and was sprayed with capsicum
before being Tasered.

A 23-year-old South Wentworthville man and a 20-year-old Guildford man have been charged
with assault.

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KEYWORD: THREATENED

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