Alleged one-punch attack after State of Origin leaves man dead, another in custody

A man killed during an alleged fight in which he was struck and hit his head on concrete after State of Origin in Qld has been named.

A man is dead and another being questioned by police after an alleged one-punch attack after State of Origin at a pub north of Brisbane.

A man has been charged over an alleged one punch attack that left a man dead at a pub north of Brisbane on Wednesday night.

Police allege a 29-year-old man and 49-year-old Luke Kenworthy became involved in a fight in an outdoor section of the Sundowner Hotel Motel on Aerodrome Rd at Caboolture at 10pm, where a group had earlier gathered to watch the final State of Origin game.

The young man then allegedly punched Mr Kenworthy, from Murrumba Downs, in the face, forcing him to fall to the ground and hit his head on the concrete.

Luke Kenworthy, 49, died after an altercation at Caboolture hotel on State of Origin night, 19/11/20. Picture: Supplied / QPS

Emergency services performed CPR, however Mr Kenworthy was declared dead at the scene at 11pm.

Detectives at the scene said it appeared the two men did not know each other.

“The football wouldn’t have been long finished at that stage,” Senior Sergeant Trevor Deegan said.

The 29-year-old was found nearby at 11.40pm on a nearby street, and on Thursday morning was charged with unlawful striking causing death.

He will appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on Thursday.

Originally published as Alleged one-punch attack after State of Origin leaves man dead, another in custody