A Port Hedland man has been charged after an incident on Saturday night, where an ambulance paramedic was assaulted. Port Hedland Police charged the man, 57, after a St John Ambulance paramedic received injuries from an altercation after they were called to a Port Hedland hotel. The ambulance arrived at 6.30pm and first aid was provided to the man. Police said the man, who was showing signs of intoxication, was placed in the ambulance and was being transported to the South Hedland Health Campus when it will be alleged he became verbally abusive and physically stopped the paramedic, who was in the rear of the ambulance with him, from being able to move freely. The ambulance was stopped and a request for urgent assistance was made.
