Two men are due to face court today (Wednesday 24 June, 2020) over a confrontation with police at Hamilton South.
Police say officers were patrolling in Fowler Street at about 3.00pm on Tuesday when they were confronted by the pair who then became aggressive.
One of them was allegedly armed with a knife.
The officers called for back-up as a crowd of onlookers took camera phone footage of the incident.
A 28-year-old man has been arrested and charged with being armed with an offensive weapon with intent, while a 35-year-old man has been charged with affray and hindering police in the execution of duty.
Both men have been refused bail to face Newcastle Local Court today.
Another two men are in custody over separate confrontations with police at Warabrook and Shortland.
No officers were seriously injured during the incidents.
It comes after 3 officers were allegedly assaulted following a vehicle stop at Telarah on Sunday night.
