The officer was treated for moderate injuries. File picture. Photo: 123rf.com
A police officer has been taken to hospital after being hit in the face in an assault at Christchurch Airport.
Police said the officer approached two people who were behaving in a "disorderly manner" at 1.50am on Thursday.
One of them is accused of lashing out at the officer, who was taken to hospital by ambulance and treated for moderate injuries.
Two people were arrested.
A 29-year-old man is due to appear in court on Thursday charged with injuring with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
A 24-year-old woman will appear on 26 November charged with obstruction.
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