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Man Charged After Police Officer Allegedly Bitten at Central Adelaide KFC

The 23-year-old Bridgewater suspect is due in court after a late-night disturbance at the Pulteney Street outlet.

Overview

  • Police were called just before 11:30pm to the Pulteney Street KFC near Rundle Mall over reports a man refused to leave and caused a disturbance.
  • SAPOL alleges the man jumped the counter and attacked three employees before confronting officers.
  • A responding officer was allegedly punched and bitten on the ear, sustaining facial injuries that required treatment.
  • The 23-year-old Bridgewater man was arrested and charged with multiple offences, including assaulting police.
  • Police said the workers were not physically injured but were left shaken, and the case will proceed to court today.