SYDNEY, Oct 12 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- The number of assaults on police officers in the Australian state of South Australia has surged by 25 per cent, despite declines in several other categories of crime, according to official statistics released on Monday, reported Xinhua.
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South Australia, assault on police, rise
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South Australia saw a 25% rise in assaults on police officers, while other crimes like robbery and homicide declined.
- Assaults on police increased from 635 to 793 in 12 months.
- Robberies fell by 13%, and homicides dropped by 21%.
- Residential break-ins rose from 5,584 to 5,947.
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