Yes. Assault is not exempted in the paragraph you read out earlier, because it refers to assault with bodily harm, something that a police officer cannot be authorized to do. However, he can be authorized to commit assault. Common assault can be authorized. But, as I say, assault causing injuries that are not just temporary injuries or are detrimental to a person's health, may not be authorized.
On June 8th, 2006. See this statement in context.