Police are appealing for witnesses following an incident at a junior soccer match at Merewether last week.

About 10.30am on Saturday 16 May 2015, a man was allegedly behaving in an offensive manner towards other members of the public over a parking issue at Myamblah Crescent Oval.

An off-duty police officer asked the man to cease his behaviour and leave the area. The officer was then allegedly assaulted by the man.

The officer identified himself as a serving member of the NSW Police Force.

The man allegedly continued to assault the police officer before driving away.

About 7.15pm yesterday (Wednesday 20 May 2015), Newcastle City detectives attended a house in Broadmeadow and arrested a 34-year-old man.

He was taken to Newcastle Police Station and charged with three offences:

– Common assault;

– Assault officer in execution of duty;

– Affray.

The man was granted conditional bail to appear before Newcastle Local Court on Thursday 11 June 2015.

The investigation is ongoing. Police would like to speak with any witnesses to the incident and urge them to contact Newcastle Detectives on (02) 4929 0999 or Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.