A paramedic was assaulted by a man in Surfers Paradise early on Saturday morning.
Around 1.45am, a man was observed on Orchid Avenue who appeared to be intoxicated.
A male paramedic tried to help but the man suddenly pulled away and spat on his arm.
The paramedic wasn’t physically injured.
A 21-year-old Beenleigh man has been charged with one count of serious assault of a public officer and is due in the Southport Magistrates Court on June 15.
Michelle has worked as a broadcast journalist since 1999 and 102.9 Hot Tomato is her 4th radio station. Major stories she’s covered over the years include the Childers Backpacker Hotel fire and the fatal shooting of Police Officer Damien Leeding on the Gold Coast. Michelle has been writing for myGC.com.au since its inception. “I really enjoy lifestyle type stories that show the world just how interesting we all are.” Outside of work, Michelle volunteers her time with many local causes including Volunteering Gold Coast, the Schoolies Support Team and Rosies Street Outreach.
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