Attempted murder charge laid after spear gun allegedly fired at police vehicle A MAN has been charged with attempted murder after police claim he fired a spear gun at their car. Police said the East Innisfail man first hit an officer in the face, injuring his eye, before running into a house and returning armed with the loaded spear gun. The man then allegedly fired the metal spear at the officer but it missed, instead piercing the metal side of the police car's wing mirror. Police took the man into custody a short time later. He was charged with one count each of serious assault, conduct involving weapon in public place, dangerous conduct with weapon, possess weapon under influence, wilful damage police property and attempted murder. He is due to appear before the Innisfail Magistrates Court December 7.