Police have charged a man following an incident at a park on Main Street in Pialba this morning, 9 November.

It is alleged at approximately 6.38am, the man intentionally drove a black Nissan Navara at a large metal flagpole several times, causing structural damage to the pole.

Police attend the scene a short time later and apprehended the man in the vehicle nearby.

It is further alleged police located a bladed weapon, drugs and drug utensils during a search of the vehicle.

A 38-year-old man was charged with one count each of wilful damage, possessing a knife in a public place, possessing dangerous drugs, and possessing utensils or pipes that had been used.

He was due to face Hervey Bay Magistrates Court tomorrow, 10 November.

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