Breaker arrested at Coober Pedy

About 11.40pm on Friday 30 October, a Coober Pedy resident noticed suspicious activity at a shed on his property and upon entering, allegedly found a man inside.

The man allegedly pushed the resident causing him to fall backwards and sustain a laceration to his forehead before fleeing the scene.

As a result of investigations, police attended a Coober Pedy home on Saturday 31 October and arrested a 35-year-old man over the incident.

Officers also seized a BB gun while at the home.

The Coober Pedy man was charged with serious criminal trespass, assault and possess a firearm without a licence. He was refused bail and will appear in the Coober Pedy Magistrates Court today.

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