Man arrested after breaking into Adelaide home and biting officer
A 38-year-old man was charged with assault and trespass. He broke into an Adelaide home and bit a police officer.
A 38-year-old man from Magill broke into a Morphett Vale home on Thursday morning. The resident called police around 6:30am after finding the intruder.
The intruder left before any confrontation. Officers used CCTV to identify the suspect and found him on Flaxmill Rd in Christie Downs around 10:45am that same day.
During his arrest, the man allegedly bit one officer on the arm, causing an injury that required hospital treatment. He was charged with serious criminal trespass, assaulting a prescribed emergency worker, and resisting arrest.
- 38-year-old man from Magill
- Suspect age and location
- Morphett Vale, Adelaide's southern suburbs
- Incident location
- Bite on arm requiring hospital treatment
- Officer injury
Why it mattersPolice officers face unpredictable danger even during calls that seem routine. A simple break-in can escalate to violence during arrest.
AustraliaAn Adelaide man faces serious charges in Christies Beach Magistrates Court after assaulting a police officer.
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