A paramedic was allegedly assaulted by a man outside the Crookwell ambulance station on Thursday (10 July). Photo: NSW Ambulance Facebook.
Police are calling for information after a paramedic was allegedly assaulted outside an ambulance station in a town north of Goulburn.
Emergency services were called to the NSW Ambulance station in Crookwell early on Thursday morning (10 July) over reports that a paramedic had been assaulted, a NSW Police spokesperson said.
The officers were told the paramedic spotted a man he had never seen before trying to enter his own vehicle when it was parked outside the station.
When the paramedic approached the man, the latter allegedly assaulted him before fleeing the scene.
“Police were unable to locate the man after conducting extensive patrols of the area,” the police spokesperson said.
While the paramedic wasn’t injured, he was taken to Goulburn Hospital for observation.
Police began an investigation into the incident and have released a description of the man alleged to be involved.
He is described as being in his 30s, of solid build, about 180 cm tall and was wearing a dark jacket over the top of a hoodie.
Yass Police Station’s Inspector David Cowell appealed to the community for information to help identify the man.
“This was a deeply troubling incident and [we] believe the individual responsible may have been attempting to break into cars in the area,” the inspector said.
“We urge residents to check their CCTV footage and report any suspicious behaviour from overnight.
“Your information could be vital in helping us protect our community.”
If you have any information that could assist the investigation, call Crookwell Police Station on 6339 8820 or the Police Assistance Line on 131 444.
