Man faces Qld court over police bashing

A man accused of bashing a police officer with a hammer has been granted bail in Brisbane.
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Constable Fuller initially pulled Battino over for an alleged traffic offence outside Brookside Shopping Centre around midday but allowed him to go, the court was told. However, the offender allegedly drove off erratically and shouted abuse at police who followed him to a block of units. When confronted, Battino allegedly hit Constable Fuller in the head several times with a hammer before his female colleague managed to handcuff him.
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Battino's barrister Howard Posner told the court his client suffered mental health problems including mild paranoia and was on medication.