Three men are in custody accused of assaulting police during a vehicle stop at Wallsend overnight.
Two constables were on patrol at about 11.15pm on Monday when they stopped a sedan on Walford Street for a random breath test.
However it's alleged the three occupants of the car, a 44-year-old man and two 18-year-old males got out of the vehicle and began assaulting the two constables.
They called for urgent back-up and the trio were arrested.
Police say the 44-year-old man has been charged with high range drink driving, resist arrest and assault police,
One of the 18-year-old's has also been charged with resist arrest and assault police.
The second 18-year-old has been charged with hinder police.
The officers were taken to hospital for treatment - one has gone on immediate leave after suffering back injuries, while the other sustained minor injuries.
