Australia - Arrests at Blaxland tattoo parlour...

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bluemountainsgazette.com.au
Five men have been arrested — including a man police believe is a high-ranking member of the Nomads outlaw motorcycle gang — in relation to an alleged assault at a Blaxland tattoo parlour just before 2pm on February 21.


Officers forced their way into the Blaxland premises after hearing yelling coming from inside.
It is alleged police found three Nomads outlaw motorcycle gang members inside assaulting a 30-year-old staff member and his 27-year-old colleague. One of the men sustained bruising and swelling to his face however neither required immediate medical treatment.
Three men, aged 48, 29 and 26 were arrested at the scene.
Police allege six sets of knuckle dusters and a bullet were found inside vehicles belonging to the men outside the tattoo parlour
The men appeared at Penrith Local Court on February 22, where bail was refused for the 26-year-old man while conditional bail was granted to the other two.
All three are due to reappear at Penrith Local Court on March 25.
Police officers from Strike Force Raptor arrested a fourth man, 28, after stopping his vehicle in Penrith on February 23. He was charged with various offences including affray, and using intimidation to unlawfully influence a person.
He was granted conditional bail at Penrith Local Court to appear at Blacktown Local Court on March 23.
A fifth man, aged 28, was arrested at Marayong on February 24 and charged with numerous offences in relation to the incident, according to police.