06/08/2012
Irish Man Attacks Australian Politician
A 28-year-old Irish man has been charged with aggravated assault following an attack on a politician in Australia.
NT Shadow Attorney-General John Elferink was in Darwn holding an anti-violence press conference when a man allegedly kicked him at around 2.30pm yesterday.
Mr Elferink tackled the man and tried to make a citizens arrest.
It is alleged two other men approached Mr Elferink and wrestled with him.
One of them has been charged with aggravated assault.
The Irish man has been released on bail and is to appear in court next month.
(CD/GK)
NT Shadow Attorney-General John Elferink was in Darwn holding an anti-violence press conference when a man allegedly kicked him at around 2.30pm yesterday.
Mr Elferink tackled the man and tried to make a citizens arrest.
It is alleged two other men approached Mr Elferink and wrestled with him.
One of them has been charged with aggravated assault.
The Irish man has been released on bail and is to appear in court next month.
(CD/GK)
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