A person who waved a knife at law enforcement officials earlier than being tasered has been charged, because the premier defended the officer’s actions.
The 34-year-old man was tasered on King William Road in Adelaide yesterday after he allegedly threatened law enforcement officials with a knife.
Officers had obtained stories a few man behaving “erratically” within the CBD.
The person was arrested and brought to the Royal Adelaide Hospital for a psychological well being evaluation.
Premier Peter Malinauskas backed the police officer’s actions, saying he had “each confidence” within the power to hold themselves “professionally [and] on the highest requirements”.
Malinauskas additionally stated that the officer’s actions would face a regular evaluate.
The person has been charged with aggravated affray and carrying an offensive weapon.
He has not but been deemed match for custody.
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