ARRESTED: Drunk man takes on security at Chinchilla pub
A DRUNKEN fight at the pub ended with a Chinchilla man arrested on five alleged charges.
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FRIDAY night beers at the local pub ended badly for a man who fired up at staff after being asked to sit down and comply with COVID-19 rules, he then fought with security guards who were trying to remove him from the premises.
A Chinchilla police spokesman said the local man is now facing five alleged charges and a date with court.
"He was refused service and… a scuffle then broke out with security guards," he said.
"Police were called, and he was subsequently arrested."
The spokesman said the man will be facing Chinchilla Magistrates Court at a later date on the following alleged charges; common assault, obstruct police, contravene the direction of an order, failure to leave a licenced premises, and public nuisance.
The incident occurred at 11.40pm, August 28.
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