Tweed Byron police say they arrested eight people in the space of a week for assaults in a domestic violence context.
The arrests are listed as some of 34 carried out last week, including a 40-year-old Mullumbimby man with five domestic violence charges.
Police say they relate to two breaches of an apprehended violence order and two intimidation offences.
He’s also accused of destroying property.
Police say he has had bail refused and is due to appear at Byron Bay Local Court on 25 August.
Another three people were also arrested for assault, including a 55-year-old woman accused of assaulting police outside a licensed premises in Kingscliff.
She’s due to appear at Tweed Heads Local Court on 29 September.
Meanwhile, police say they took ‘enforcement action’ against seven people for traffic offences including one for drink driving.
Another was reportedly caught driving whilst disqualified, three driving whilst suspended and two Learners were reportedly caught driving unaccompanied.
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