A woman is facing an assault charge after police say she spat in an officer's face and mouth.

On Saturday at just after 10 p.m., Hamilton Police were called to assist paramedics in the area of Sanford Avenue North and Huron Street.

Officer's said they were called because an intoxicated woman was becoming aggressive with paramedics attempting to provide care to the woman.

As police officers attempted to communicate and de-escalate the situation, the woman spat in the officer's face and mouth.

A 33-year-old Hamilton woman has been charged with assaulting police.