Two men have been taken into custody following an investigation into the alleged assault of two off-duty police officers in Sydney's west on Wednesday evening.
The men, aged 18 and 20, were arrested at a house in Mascot at around 3.20pm on Thursday and taken to Mascot police station.
Emergency services were called to Enmore Road, Newtown, after reports of a fight around 11pm last night.
Police found a 25-year-old off-duty officer unconscious on the roadway.
An off-duty nurse performed CPR until the arrival of NSW Ambulance paramedics before he was taken to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital where he remains in a serious but stable condition.
The injured man and a second man, who is also an off-duty police officer, were walking along Enmore Road when they approached three men who were arguing.
The two off-duty officers were allegedly attacked, with one of them knocked to the ground and repeatedly punched and kicked in the head.
The three men left the scene before local police arrived.
Two men have been taken into custody following an investigation into the alleged assault of two off-duty police officers in inner-city Sydney on Wednesday evening
The second man, also aged 25, suffered facial injuries and was also taken to hospital for treatment, but has since been released.
The two off-duty officers attended a concert by American singer Alec Benjamin at the Enmore Theater.
A crime scene was established and detectives led by Strike Force Rabnor launched an investigation into the incident.
Earlier on Thursday, Chief Inspector Despa Fitzgerald said: “We will be hunting for the persons of interest, we will be knocking on your door.”
'If you want to say something, hand yourself in to the police.
“The CCTV footage shows a group of men attacking an officer on the ground and another officer, which is very violent.”
Investigators had yet to determine whether the men allegedly attacked identified themselves as officers.
Police Minister Yasmin Catley condemned the 'violent attack'.
“We don't want to see these types of violent crimes on our streets,” she said.
“This is a despicable act by two officers who were enjoying themselves in this very vibrant part of the city.”
Premier Chris Minns said “all of NSW will be thinking of these brave men and their families”.
“I am devastated to hear that two off-duty police officers were seriously assaulted in the Inner West last night,” he said in a statement.
'These two men witnessed an incident, went to assist those involved and were brutally attacked, this is sickening.
“Every day, our police put their lives on the line to protect us – even when they are not in uniform.
Enmore Road was designated as the first 'dedicated entertainment precinct' in NSW in late 2023, recognizing the inner city's popularity as a center for late-night music and hospitality.
The designation allows for longer trading hours for certain locations and looser noise controls for businesses.
The investigations continue.
