POLICE have drawn their tasers on a 57-year-old Wellington man after he allegedly committed a number of serious domestic violence offences.
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Police confronted the man on Hawkins Street in Wellington around 10.30pm on Monday night.
“He was armed with a metal pole causing police to draw and aim their tasers,” police officers said on a post to the Orana Mid-Western Police District Facebook page.
“The man was then successfully arrested.”
Officers then commenced a search of the man.
“He was also found in possession of a large knife and other implements that police will allege is capable of being used to commit break and enter offences,” officers said.
“The man was charged with numerous offences: including assault, resist police, breach bail, and breaching an apprehended violence order, and possess house breaking implements.”
The man was refused bail to appear before Dubbo Local Court.
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Nadine Morton
Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au
