The 43-year-old is said to be claiming damages over the December 11 incident that happened back in 2018. He pleaded guilty to serious assault of a police officer and going armed to cause fear in the Cairns District Court in July of 2019. 

<p>The 43-year-old is said to be claiming damages over the December 11 incident that happened back in 2018.&nbsp;He pleaded guilty to serious assault of a police officer and going armed to cause fear in the Cairns District Court in July of 2019.&nbsp;</p>

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