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A man accused of attacking a New Plymouth police officer with a baseball bat has appeared in court.
The 22-year-old from Hawera was remanded on bail without plea until October 18 by New Plymouth District Court on a charge of assault with a weapon.
Police said the officer was talking to a motorist when a man came up from behind and swung at baseball bat at him.
Fortunately, the officer caught a glimpse of his attacker and managed to deflect the blow with his arm.
- NZPA
