Police say officers attached to Chifley Police District attended a home on Halfpenny Drive, Kelso at about 8.10pm on Wednesday (January 19) to speak to a man.

After officers spoke with the 39-year-old man, he was placed under arrest and taken to the police vehicle before he is alleged to have coughed in the face of a male constable.

IN OTHER NEWS AROUND BATHURST:

The man was taken to Bathurst Police Station and charged with not complying with a noticed direction re spitting/coughing - COVID-19; and assaulting an officer in the execution of their duty.

An outstanding warrant for a traffic-related offence was also executed, police say.

The man was refused bail to appear at Bathurst Local Court today (January 20).

Our journalists work hard to provide local, up-to-date news to the community. This is how you can access our trusted content: