Sunshine Coast police officer allegedly glassed at Sunshine Plaza, Maroochydore
Two teenagers have been charged after a Sunshine Coast police officer was allegedly glassed at a popular shopping centre, sustaining a deep cut to the head. See the details.
Police & Courts
Don't miss out on the headlines from Police & Courts. Followed categories will be added to My News.
Two men have been charged after a Sunshine Coast police officer was allegedly glassed at a popular shopping centre in Maroochydore.
It’s understood a male Senior Constable was allegedly stuck with a glass bottle while on duty at the Sunshine Plaza about 2.15pm on Friday October 7, 2022, along Horton and Plaza Pde.
Police will allege two officers approached three men after identifying one was wanted on outstanding matters.
When taking two of the men into custody, a 19-year-old Morayfield man allegedly struck a 52-year-old male officer over the head with a glass bottle, causing him to fall to the ground and sustain a deep laceration to the forehead.
Shopping centre security took the man into custody moments later.
Police will also allege an 18-year-old Nambour man violently resisted arrest by obstructing police and deploying a taser and OC spray.
An 19-year-old Morayfield man was charged with three counts of serious assault police officer, one count of serious assault police officer causing bodily harm and two counts each of unlawful possession of a modified replica pistol.
He was denied police bail and will appear in Maroochydore Magistrates court on Monday October 10.
An 18-year-old Nambour man was charged with one count each of serious assault police officer by biting or spitting, obstruct police and authority required to possess ammunition.
He was granted police bail and will appear in Maroochydore Magistrates court on Wednesday October 26.
Paramedics assessed the Senior Constable for non-life threatening injuries and he was taken to Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a stable condition.
The officer has since been released from hospital and is recovering and in good spirits.
More Coverage
‘Hearts ripped out’: Young gardener killed in freak crash before wedding
A Qld family has shared their heartbreak after a young man was killed in a freak crash while working on a roadside – just seven months before he was set to marry his soulmate. TRIBUTE, NEW PHOTOS
Read more
Grim aftermath of townhouse blaze that injured five
Police and firefighters continue to investigate the cause of a blaze that injured five people including a toddler, a baby and a badly burnt man as daylight reveals the extent of the damage. PHOTOS.
Read more