The Vines’ Craig Nicholls Arrested After Alleged Assault

Frontman of The Vines Craig Nicholls has been arrested and charged with five offences – including two counts of domestic assault – it has been reported today.

Nicholls, whose Asperger syndrome has been well documented, allegedly assaulted his parents and injured a policeman in Sydney on the weekend. Fiarfax allege that the 35-year-old punched his mother twice before resisting arrest, prompting police to use capsicum spray. His parents have since taken out an Apprehended Violence Order against him.

“He tried to evade police and [a] violent struggle ensued," Hurstville police Inspector Robert Duncan  told the paper. “A police officer suffered grazes, cuts and bruises to both elbows and knees and was treated at St George Hospital.”

Charged with two counts of domestic assault, stalking or intimidation, resisting arrest and assault occasioning actual bodily harm, he is expected to appear in Sutherland Local Court tomorrow.

TheMusic.com.au is awaiting a response from the band's management.

The Vines, who shot to fame with their critically acclaimed album Highly Evolved in 2002, released their fifth album Future Primitive last year.

One of the most notable moments of The Vines' career was their infamous performance on Late Night With David Letterman while they were trying to crack the American market, footage of which is popular on YouTube.