Northern Territory Police have charged a 53-year-old man for assaulting a member of the police force.
At around 10:00pm last night, police responded to a disturbance at a residence in Moulden. While police were on scene, the man allegedly made claims that he had ‘that’ disease and spat at both of the police officers. He was arrested and conveyed to Palmerston Watch House.
Deputy Commissioner Murray Smalpage said, “I am appalled and disgusted at this behaviour and hope our officers do not contract any illness following this reckless act.”
The man was remanded in custody and is due to appear in Darwin Local Court via video link tomorrow.
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