Adam Reeca Paget remanded in custody accused of biting, scratching police officers called to Urbenville DV incident

A Northern Rivers man who allegedly bit and scratched constables called to a “domestic violence-related incident” has faced court. Here’s the latest.

Police were called to a home on Tooloom St, Urbenville. Pictures: File image/Google Maps

Police allege a Northern Rivers man bit a police officer and scratched another constable while being arrested for breaching bail over a domestic violence-related incident.

Adam Reeca Paget, 39, appeared in custody before Magistrate Michael Dakin at Lismore Local Court on Tuesday.

Officers were called to a home on Tooloom St at Urbenville, about 60km northwest of Casino, about 8pm on Sunday, according to Richmond Police District.

It’s alleged Paget breached bail conditions at the time.

“As he was arrested, the man allegedly assaulted two police officers, one of which received a bite wound to his hand,” police said in the wake of the alleged incident.

Paget faces a raft of charges, including wounding police.

“A 27-year-old male constable attended Lismore Base Hospital, where he is undergoing surgery for a bite wound to his hand.

“A 24-year-old male constable sustained scratches to his hands and did not require hospitalisation.”

Paget was taken to Lismore Police Station and charged with one count of wounding police and two counts each of assaulting police and causing actual bodily harm and hindering or resisting police.

Mr Dakin refused Paget bail and remanded him in custody.

No pleas have been entered.

Paget’s case was adjourned to November 15

Originally published as Adam Reeca Paget remanded in custody accused of biting, scratching police officers called to Urbenville DV incident