Attempted robbery charge, Miles End (Mount Isa)
Police have charged a man following the attempted robbery of a Miles End hotel last night.
It will be alleged that around 8.20pm, a man entered the drive-through area of the bottle shop attached to the hotel on the Barkly Highway and took a bottle of soft drink off the shelf and attempted to leave without paying.
When a staff member confronted the man, he allegedly walked behind the till, pushed the staff member to the ground and attempted to remove the cash draw.
The man attempted to flee the scene on foot but was detained by the staff member until police arrived.
It will be further alleged that as police attempted to arrest the man, he became aggressive and began to kick at officers.
An officer successfully deployed his capsicum spray and the man was taken into custody.
A 41-year-old man Miles End man was transported to the Watch House and charged after being examined and cleared at Mount Isa hospital.
He is due to face Mount Isa Magistrates Court today (February 1) charged attempted robbery.
A male constable and a male senior constable received first aid treatment for hand and leg injuries.
Investigations into the assault police matter are ongoing.
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