Man, 56, arrested for allegedly spitting and punching Rundle Mall security guard

A man has been arrested after he allegedly punched, spat on and threw alcohol at a security guard at a CBD supermarket.

A 56-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting and spitting on a security guard at a city supermarket on Wednesday afternoon.

Police were called to Rundle Mall at 4pm to reports that a man had punched, spat and thrown alcohol at a security guard.

On arrival, police located a suspect and arrested a man.

There were no reported injuries to the 59-year-old victim.

The 56-year-old man from Adelaide has been charged with assault, disorderly behaviour and prohibited act with human biological material.

He has been bailed to the Adelaide Magistrates Court in July.

Originally published as Man, 56, arrested for allegedly spitting and punching Rundle Mall security guard