A teenager has gone on a rampage where he assaulted his carer and two police officers.
At about 3pm on Wednesday, July 10 a carer has attended his client’s address at Rosedale Place, Penrith.
The carer began knocking on the door and a short time later a female known to the carer exited the premises. The carer was aware that the female was not allowed at the location.
The carer entered the premises and spoke with the client, a 19-year-old Penrith man. The man, without warning, grabbed the carer by the shirt and began yelling at him. The 19-year-old was also shaking a fist at the carer and informed him that he was going to physically assault him.
The 19-year-old attempted to kick the carer multiple times and attempted to bite him. The carer broke free and ran from the house as the 19-year-old was still attempting to assault him. Neighbours heard the yelling and contacted police.
The carer continued to attempt to get away from the 19-year-old who continued to make threats to the carer and put the carer into a headlock.
As police sirens began to be heard the 19-year-old let the carer go and walked away.
A male officer began to chase the 19-year-old down the street and a female officer has driven a police car to meet the male officer. The male officer located the 19-year-old and tackled him, where a struggle began. The 19-year-old got on top of the male officer and began punching him numerous times.
As the female officer attempted to assist her partner, the 19-year-old attempted to bite her on the lower leg. The 19-year-old managed to pull the female officer off balance, and she fell to the ground.
The 19-year-old then kicked the female officer several times as she was attempting to get her hand cuffs out. During the struggle on the ground the 19-year-old has bitten the female officer on the left forearm, using extreme force. Both officers had to strike the 19-year-old until the grip was broken.
Further police attended the scene and assisted. The 19-year-old was arrested and taken to Penrith Police Station where he was formally charged, and bail refused. He will appear in Penrith Local Court on Friday, August 2.
The female police officer sustained a substantial injury to her arm. She had surgery the following day and required five stitches to her arm.
Emily Chate
Emily Chate joined The Western Weekender in 2024, and covers local news - primarily courts and politics. A graduate of the University of Wollongong, Emily has contributed to The Daily Telegraph and worked as a freelance journalist.