Adelaide driver blows 0.161 after assaulting two police
32-year-old from Reynella charged with assaulting two officers at a traffic stop.
A 32-year-old from Reynella allegedly attacked two police officers during a traffic stop in Adelaide's south early Thursday. Officers stopped his blue Volkswagen on Seaford Rd in Seaford about 12:30am to breath test him.
As they approached, he allegedly became aggressive, punching one officer in the face and trying to headbutt him. The driver also allegedly tried to punch a second officer.
Police arrived with extra patrols and arrested him. A breath test later allegedly showed a reading of 0.161, more than three times the legal limit.
He was charged with assaulting two police officers, resisting arrest, and drink-driving. His license was suspended for 12 months and his vehicle held for 28 days.
- 32-year-old from Reynella
- Age and location
- 0.161
- Breath reading
- 12 months
- Licence suspension
Why it mattersAssaulting police carries serious criminal penalties and shows the risks officers face during routine traffic stops.
AustraliaThe incident reflects ongoing dangers police face in South Australia and the strict legal consequences for assaulting emergency workers.
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 2 h ago
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