Man arrested for biting police

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A man who allegedly bit two police officers and assaulted a security guard, was arrested at Manor Lakes Shopping Centre on Tuesday night.

It’s believed a man, who was allegedly drug affected, assaulted a security guard inside the Ballan Road complex just after 10.30pm on December 12.

Police responding to the incident were forced to deploy OC spray as the offender became aggressive and bit two police officers whilst they were trying to arrest him.

Once arrested the man was taken to hospital for assessment, while both police officers and the security guard were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.