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Learner driver charged with drink driving
A police officer was assaulted by an intoxicated passenger in a car driven by a learner driver who was also allegedly affected by alcohol.
A 26-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman will appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court after an incident on Waterworks Road, Ashgrove this morning.
Police conducting traffic operations on Waterworks Road, Ashgrove, at 3.20am intercepted when a 20-year-old female on a learner's permit. It is alleged a roadside breath test was positive. A second test on the driver cleared her of drink driving.
The 26-year-old male passenger responsible for supervising the learner driver was also required to provide a breath sample and his also allegedly returned a positive result.
The officer was video recording the incident when the male passenger allegedly assaulted the male Constable. The officer was punched in the face causing a swollen jaw and also minor injuries to his elbow, wrist and hip after he fell to the ground.
The 26-year-old man, from The Gap, was arrested and charged with serious assault on police and also being in charge of a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration. He will appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on January 17.
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