'Axe attack' kills policeman in Sydney

6 Dec 2012, 6:19 pm   -   Source: AAP
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A police officer has been killed in a suspected axe attack in Sydney's northwest while responding to a domestic dispute.

A police officer has been killed in a suspected axe attack in Sydney's northwest while responding to a domestic dispute.

The male officer was part of a police response to the incident at a rural property in Scheyville Rd, Oakville, about 2pm (AEST) on Thursday.

Paramedics were called to the scene about 4.15pm and treated the injured officer.

Sometime after 5pm he was rushed to Hawkesbury Hospital, where he died. Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione is believed to be heading to the scene.

Two people have been arrested, according to media reports.

Police had been responding to a dispute between two neighbours, one of whom could have been carrying a bow and arrow, the Seven Network reported. It is 252nd death of police officer on duty in NSW.

A male suspect in his 20s has been arrested, the Seven Network reported. Other media reports indicate two men had been taken into custody and were being questioned by police.

Media footage has shown a shirtless man being handcuffed as he lay on the ground.

The fatally injured officer, a senior detective aged 45, was described to Fairfax Media as "very experienced".

The Nine Network has reported that the officer was well known and very popular in the local area.

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Your Comments

expected outcome

J - from Perth, 6 months ago

Perhaps he should have used a taser. No wait... If he'd done that we'd all be condemning him even if it would have saved his life.

MY heart felt sympathy

nola tolson - from oakville, 6 months ago

This is such a tragic day and so sad for Detective Bryce Andersons family, my heart goes out to them, Iam a fourth generation Oakville girl and it is such a quite area and good people but obviously that has changed as from to day.

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