Police taser 27yo man in Varsity Lakes, Gold Coast after ‘full on attack’

Police have tasered an unarmed man on the Gold Coast after he rushed at an officer in what was described as a ‘full on attack’. Read the details.

Police have tasered a man on the Gold Coast after he rushed at an officer in what was described as a “full on attack”.

They were called to Christine Ave, Varsity Lakes about 6.45pm Sunday following reports from residents about a disturbance.

Superintendent Geoff Sheldon said police were told a man was “running around in the units, jumping from balcony to balcony”.

During the search, a 27-year-old man “raced out and rushed at an officer”, he said.

“The officer was able to quickly draw his taser and get a shot away,” Supt Sheldon said.

“He was able to control the person and he was taken into custody.

“It was a complete surprise – full on attack, racing at the officer.”

The 27-year-old man was not armed and was expected to face charges.