A police officer has been punched in the face after responding to reports of a fight on the Central Coast.
The incident happened at a home on Wordsworth Avenue in Bateau Bay, just before 11 o’clock last night.
Police say when they arrived, they were confronted by an abusive man who punched the windscreen of a police vehicle.
When they approached the man, he allegedly turned around and punched an officer in the face.
The 20-year-old was and arrested and later charged with affray, and assaulting and officer in the execution of duty.
He is scheduled to appear at Wyong Bail Court later this month.
