A Cannonvale man will face court for after allegedly assaulting a police officer in Airlie Beach
The 36 year old allegedly ‘lashed out’ at police during his arrest for public nuisance.
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A Cannonvale man is facing multiple charges after allegedly assaulting a police officer during a night out in Airlie Beach.
Whitsunday Police said the 36-year-old man caught their attention with “abusive, aggressive” behaviour on April 19.
He allegedly “lashed out” at police during his arrest, kicking one officer in the testicles.
As a result, he has been charged with serious assault on a police officer, obstructing police, contravening a police direction, and public nuisance.
He has been banned from the Airlie Beach Safe Night Precinct for three months.
He will appear before the Proserpine Magistrates Court at a later date.
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Originally published as A Cannonvale man will face court for after allegedly assaulting a police officer in Airlie Beach
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