$5,000 fine for spitting

A man has been fined after he allegedly spat in the face of a security officer at Wyong Hospital.

At about 11:30pm on Thursday, April 9, officers from Tuggerah Lakes Police District attended a home on Henry Parkes Dve, Berkeley Vale, following reports of a domestic violence related incident.

Police had been told that a man had left the home and was involved in a motor vehicle crash nearby on Laguna Ave before returning.

A 25-year-old man was detained and taken to Wyong Hospital for assessment.

While being treated, the man had to be restrained by police and security.

It is alleged the man spat in the face of a 56-year-old security officer.

Following inquiries, the 25-year-old man was issued a $5,000 fine on Friday, April 17, for not comply notice direction in relation to spitting/coughing – COVID-19.

Source:
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Tuggerah Lakes Police District