About 12.30pm yesterday (30 August 2018), police were called to a shopping centre in Midland after several reports of a man causing a disturbance.
Police attended and located the man on Helena Street. It will be alleged he was armed with a pair of scissors, threatening members of the public and the police officers, WA Police say.
As officers attempted to arrest the man, it is alleged a physical struggle occurred during which the man bit a male officer twice on the arm, breaking the skin on one occasion.
The officer received medical treatment at hospital and was released.
A 25-year-old man from Midland is due to appear before the Midland Magistrates Court today (31 August 2018), charged with:-
•Threats to Injure, Endanger or Harm any Person;
•Being Armed in a Way that May Cause Fear;
•Assault Public Officer (prescribed circumstances);
•Obstruct Public Officers;
•Possess Implement; and
•Possess Prohibited Drug
