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Man jailed over assaults on police officer, woman in Alice Springs

A MAN who assaulted a police officer has been jailed for six months and fined $350.

A man has been jailed for six months and fined $350 after pleading guilty to assault and drug offences.
A man has been jailed for six months and fined $350 after pleading guilty to assault and drug offences.

A MAN who assaulted a police officer has been jailed for six months and fined $350.

Nicholas Kenari faced Alice Springs Local Court on Wednesday and pleaded guilty to one count each of aggravated assault, assaulting a police officer and possession of a dangerous drug.

The court heard on October 7 in Alice Springs Kenari assaulted Anita Wilson, who was threatened with an iron bar and suffered harm.

On November 2 he assaulted a police officer on duty, namely Senior Constable Troy Dixon.

On the same day he was charged with possessing less than a trafficable quantity of cannabis.

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Kenari was sentenced to six months and seven days jail and fined $350.

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