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A ROGUEbusker BOONG allegedly used his guitar as a weapon in an attack on a security guard at Mindil Beach markets on Thursday night.
The man has been issued a trespass notice, and police are expecting to charge him with assault.
Markets managing director Di Henry said the 52-year-old busker was a regular but was asked to leave by staff because he appeared drunk.
Ms Henry said the situation worsened after staff called the market's security team.
"He wasn't very happy. He started hitting the security guard with the guitar," she said.
"We're a family friendly event, we like buskers but we don't tolerate this kind of thing."
NT Police Duty Superintendent Louise Jorgensen said the man launched into a tirade at the security guard, and attempted to elbow him in the face.
Sen Sgt Jorgensen said assaulting a worker is a serious charge.
"(Security guards are) merely trying to do their job, on this occasion in the interest of public order and safety," she said.
"This type of behaviour will not be tolerated and police will continue to take affirmative action when it does occur."
Ms Henry said the security guard only had minor injuries, was treated by St Johns, and finished his shift.
The man has been issued with a trespass notice and has been banned from the markets
A ROGUE
The man has been issued a trespass notice, and police are expecting to charge him with assault.
Markets managing director Di Henry said the 52-year-old busker was a regular but was asked to leave by staff because he appeared drunk.
Ms Henry said the situation worsened after staff called the market's security team.
"He wasn't very happy. He started hitting the security guard with the guitar," she said.
"We're a family friendly event, we like buskers but we don't tolerate this kind of thing."
NT Police Duty Superintendent Louise Jorgensen said the man launched into a tirade at the security guard, and attempted to elbow him in the face.
Sen Sgt Jorgensen said assaulting a worker is a serious charge.
"(Security guards are) merely trying to do their job, on this occasion in the interest of public order and safety," she said.
"This type of behaviour will not be tolerated and police will continue to take affirmative action when it does occur."
Ms Henry said the security guard only had minor injuries, was treated by St Johns, and finished his shift.
The man has been issued with a trespass notice and has been banned from the markets