BY IAN CROUCH
A man is due to front court today (Thursday 26 August, 2021) accused of becoming aggressive towards staff at a Jesmond pharmacy.
The 54-year-old attended the Blue Gum Road chemist just before 5.00pm last Friday to receive a COVID vaccination and was initially refused entry because he wasn't wearing a face mask.
He returned a short time later with a face covering but it's alleged he became verbally aggressive towards staff when they tried to obtain personal details.
Police say he picked up a bag of bottles and began swinging it at staff and customers before finally leaving.
He was arrested at a Jesmond home on Wednesday and has been refused bail to face Newcastle Local Court today charged with affray and failing to comply with public health order.
