Disturbance, Oakey
Three men have been charged in relation to a disturbance in Oakey last night.
Around 10.20pm, police were called to vicinity of Aubigny Street after reports a tree had been set alight on the street.
It will be alleged that while responding to the disturbance, a police officer was assaulted and had an object thrown at him, while another was threatened with a knife. A police car also sustained damage during the incident.
The disturbance was resolved without further incident a short time later, and police took three men and a woman into custody.
The woman assisted police with their enquiries at the scene, but was released without charge.
A 20-year-old man has been charged with serious assault, serious obstruct police, threatening violence whilst armed and public nuisance. He is due to appear in Toowoomba Magistrates Court today.
A 22-year-old man has been charged with two counts of obstruct police and an 18-year-old has been charged with one count each of obstruct police and public nuisance.
They are both due to appear in the Oakey Magistrates Court on September 9.
Investigations are continuing.
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