Investigators are renewing their appeal for information from the public as they continue to follow leads relating to the assault of an officer on a rural road between Dubbo and Narromine last year.

On Saturday 7 December 2024 at around 4.30am, an officer attached to Orana Mid-Western Police District approached a vehicle stopped on North Minore Road, Minore, about 20 kilometres west of Dubbo.

When the sergeant approached the car, the male driver – described as being of large build with a beard – exited and tackled the officer to the ground.

The man further assaulted the officer before he returned to the vehicle and left the scene.

The officer managed to call for assistance, however, was found unconscious near his vehicle a short time later.

He was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics for a head injury, before being taken to Dubbo Base Hospital in a stable condition, he was later released.

Police established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

As inquiries continue, anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Dubbo Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.