It is alleged that a police officer in Karratha was splashed with blood by a 45-year-old woman who has tested positive for HIV.

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The alleged offender is scheduled to appear in Karratha court Tuesday.

Assistant Commissioner Paul Coombes told 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont that police allege the act was intentional.

“It is a very concerning event and just highlights what frontline police officers are faced with, not knowing when they’re going into situations like this”, he said.

The accused has not entered a plea or commented on the charge.

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