Three men arrested following separate incidents in Coober Pedy

Shortly after midnight on Wednesday 4 November, Police attended a service station on Hutchison Street at Coober Pedy following reports a man had been repeatedly punched.

The 35-year-old victim was taken to hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

Patrols arrested and charged a 50-year-old local man with aggravated assault causing harm and disorderly behaviour.

He did not apply for bail and appeared in the Port Augusta Magistrates Court on 4 November.  CO2600046696.

In a separate incident, on Wednesday 4 November, police attended an O’Connor Road address and arrested a 29-year-old man as a part of an ongoing investigation.

It will be alleged, on Friday 11 September, the man stabbed a 29-year-old man at Mimilli who sustained non-life threatening injuries.

He was charged with causing harm with intent and refused bail. He appeared in the Coober Pedy Magistrates court on Wednesday 4 November. CO2600046728.

About 5pm on Thursday 5 November, Police were on Hutchison Street when they observed a man swearing and behaving disorderly.

Patrols attempted to speak to the man who refused to comply with their directions.

The 29-year-old man was arrested and charged with behaving in a disorderly manner.

He was bailed to appear in the Coober Pedy Magistrates Court in February 2027.

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