A man has faced court, after allegedly spitting at a police officer at a home in the Hunter.
Around 10.30am yesterday, an officer from Port Stephens-Hunter Police District attended a home on Berkley Street at Stroud, to speak to the occupants about a domestic violence related incident.
Police spoke to a 29-year-old man at the home and were refused entry.
As the senior constable walked away, he was allegedly spat on.
The man was arrested and taken to Raymond Terrace Police Station, where he was charged with contravene prohibition/restriction in AVO, and assault officer in execution of duty.
He was refused bail and appeared in Newcastle Local Court today.
Police also searched his home, and found a 32-year-old woman inside.
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