Assault charges, Baralaba
A man has been charged following an incident at Baralaba overnight.
Around 10.30pm police were called to Short Street following reports that a man had broken into a house and was threatening the occupants.
Upon arrival the single officer was allegedly confronted by a man armed with a length of timber. It will be alleged the man threatened the officer and advanced upon him.
The officer deployed his taser and was able to take the man into custody without further incident.
Investigations into the disturbance have led to charges being laid for the alleged wilful damage of a vehicle, forced entry into the house and assault of a 58-year-old man inside the home.
The 58-year-old man was treated at the scene for a laceration to his neck.
A 28-year-old Baralaba man has been charged with wilful damage, enter premises with intent to commit indictable offence, assaults occasioning bodily harm whilst armed, serious assault police whilst armed and common assault.
He is expected to appear at the Rockhampton Magistates Court on November 23.
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