Dangerous driving charges, Eudlo
Police have charged a man with dangerous driving following an incident in Eudlo overnight.
At around 10.30pm last night police observed a vehicle allegedly stolen from New South Wales travelling on Highlands Road.
Police followed the car onto Gerrard Road where, it will be alleged, a man ran from the vehicle.
The man was ordered to stop, however it will be alleged he continued running. Officers from the dog squad attended and tracked the man to a nearby field.
As the police dog approached the man it will be alleged he struck the dog in the head with his fist. The man subsequently received a bite to his right shoulder from the police dog.
The man received treatment at the scene before being taken into custody.
A 31-year-old man from Mudgeeraba has been charged with two counts of unlawful use of a motor vehicle and one count each of driving without a licence, failing to stop, possession of dangerous drugs, obstructing police and failing to appear in accordance with an undertaking.
He is due to appear in Maroochydore Magistrates Court on April 11.
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