Man running from police attacked by croc

Police said the man fled when approached by police at the Daly River community yesterday about a possible breach of bail conditions. After he disappeared down a river bank or into long grass, police gave up their search. But as they were about to leave, nearby residents told them the fugitive had been seen bleeding, with puncture marks on his head. He appeared to have been bitten by a crocodile, they told police. The man then assaulted officers as they tried to help him.