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22 November 2024
Myrtleford man charged after lighting fire, assaulting police

A MYRTLEFORD man has been charged with assault of police officers, hindering police and lighting a fire during a prohibited period after a confrontation on Sunday night.

Senior Sergeant Doug Incoll of Bright police said the local CFA was called after the 46-year-old man started a rubbish fire in his backyard.

“He was extremely confrontational with CFA members on arrival so the police were called...

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