Two cops injured, home torched during alleged domestic violence attack in Kiama

A home on Orana Avenue was well alight when firefighters and police arrived following reports of a "domestic related incident" at 7am on Sunday, January 28.

As firefighters battled to extinguish the flames and protect neighbouring properties, a man accused of lighting the fire allegedly attacked two female police officers.

"During the arrest two female officers suffered injuries to their elbow and head. They were treated at Shellharbour hospital before returning to duty," a NSW Police spokeswoman said.

Officers arrested a 35-year-old man at the scene and he was charged for two counts of contravene prohibition or restriction in an apprehended domestic violence order.

The man was also charged for:

The man was refused bail to appear at Wollongong Local Court on Monday, January 29.

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