Wollongong Centrelink: Jason Cutmore accused of coughing on security
An Illawarra man has been granted bail after allegedly coughing on a security guard at a Centrelink office.
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A man has been charged after allegedly coughing at a security officer at Centrelink Wollongong on Monday.
Police allege 48-year-old Jason Cutmore attended the Department of Services building on Burelli Street in Wollongong’s CBD about 9am.
As Cutmore was leaving the building, he allegedly became verbally abusive towards security staff.
Police allege a security officer directed Cutmore to leave the premises, when he allegedly turned and coughed in his face.
Officers from Wollongong Police District attended a short time later.
Cutmore was arrested outside the building and taken to Wollongong Police Station, where he was charged with assault.
The 48-year-old faced Wollongong Local Court today where he was granted bail.
He will return to court on June 16.