AN off-duty policeman was allegedly assaulted at Edithvale golf course by a drunk, 3.30pm, Sunday 19 March.
Mordialloc police said the officer was finishing a game of golf with his brother when a man emerged from the clubhouse in a “drunk and aggressive” state after being refused service. He had reportedly been drinking since 9am. Police said the officer showed his badge and asked to man to calm down. The offender allegedly attempted to headbutt him and, soon after, swing a punch.
The officer wrestled the man to the ground and, with his brother, held him down until police arrived. The man allegedly bit the officer on the arm causing bleeding and bruising.
Police reportedly had trouble handcuffing the man who was “extremely aggressive”. He was taken to Moorabbin police station and charged with assault police, resist arrest and recklessly causing injury. The man was bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court in May.
First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 22 March 2017
