Shane Matthew Bird sentenced for street fight outside Kingaroy’s Commercial Hotel

A Kingaroy man fronted court after a boozy Saturday night at a Kingaroy pub took a downward turn, ending with staff having to break up a fight between patrons.

A Saturday night out at the Commercial Hotel ended in handcuffs for a Kingaroy machine operator in handcuffs after staff were forced to break up a fight between patrons on the street outside.

Police were called to the hotel at 12.30am on October 2, where they spotted Shane Matthew Bird shirtless engaged in a verbal and physical altercation outside the Haly Street entrance.

Police prosecutor Sergeant Pepe Gangemi said while police were speaking to the hotel staff, Bird stood up and attempted to continue fighting.

“He was given a number of warnings to sit down. He had to physically be restrained and handcuffed,” Sergeant Gangemi said.

“He said ‘I hope your daughter gets raped’ to the female officer present.”

Bird was taken back to the Kingaroy Watchhouse, where he spent the night.

The 41-year-old was represented by defence lawyer Mark Werner, who said the charges were the result of “one bad night”.

Bird pleaded guilty in Kingaroy Magistrates Court to committing a public nuisance and obstructing police while adversely affected by an intoxicating substance.

Magistrate Andrew Sinclair ordered him to undertake 40 hours of community service, which must be completed in 12 months.

“It does seem like you had a bad night out, but inevitably if you drink too much in public that‘s a risk that you take,” Mr Sinclair said.

No conviction was recorded.