A police officer was bitten during a tense arrest attempt at Kidbrooke Station yesterday afternoon. The suspect sank his teeth into the officer’s hand around 4:10pm before making a daring escape.

Man Bites Officer, Flees Kidbrooke Station

After the bite, the offender ran off, forcing police to launch a helicopter search. The dramatic aerial hunt is still underway as officers scramble to track down the suspect.

Injured Officer ‘Not Seriously Hurt’

Police have confirmed the bitten officer’s injury is not serious. But the brazen attack has raised questions about violence against law enforcement.

Efforts to find the man continue. No arrests have been made yet.

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