CARDINIA: Officers assaulted at Pakenham
A man has been charged after two Protective Services Officers were assaulted in Pakenham.
The PSOs were searching the Pakenham Railway Station area, responding to reports of youths causing damage to a local business about 5.30pm on Monday, October 20.
The officers located two youths nearby and spoke to them.
A man approached the officers, allegedly acting erratically and becoming aggressive.
The man allegedly assaulted both PSOs.
He was tasered by one of the officers and arrested.
The alleged offender sustained a minor injury and was assessed at the scene.
One of the PSO’s was transported to hospital for assessment.
A 38-year-old Pakenham man has been charged with two counts of assault PSO and possess drug of dependence.
He was bailed to appear before the Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on March 16.

