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Do you know these men? Police appeal after Brisbane coward punch

Police have released CCTV of two men they believed could assist with investigations into an alleged random coward punch attack. SEE THE VIDEO

Police make public appeal after Brisbane CBD random coward punch

Police have released CCTV of two men they believed could assist with investigations into an alleged random coward punch attack.

The man sustained a head injury and was taken to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital. Photo: QPS
The man sustained a head injury and was taken to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital. Photo: QPS
Police have released CCTV of two men who may be able to assist with investigations into an alleged assault that occurred in Brisbane City in May. Photo: QPS
Police have released CCTV of two men who may be able to assist with investigations into an alleged assault that occurred in Brisbane City in May. Photo: QPS

A 52-year-old Brisbane man was waiting at a taxi rank along Queen Street in Brisbane’s CBD on May 10 when two men approached him and assaulted him.

Anyone who recognises the men in the following vision is urged to contact police. Photo: QPS
Anyone who recognises the men in the following vision is urged to contact police. Photo: QPS

In early June the victim was identified as Brisbane dad Andrew McKenzie who told 9 News what he could remember of the “normal work day in the city” that ended with him in hospital.

The man they attacked was Brisbane father Andrew McKenzie, 52. Photo: 9 News
The man they attacked was Brisbane father Andrew McKenzie, 52. Photo: 9 News

“I’ve got recollections of either waiting in a cab line, waiting in a bus line,” he told the network with no idea why the men allegedly set upon him.

“You know, I’m a 52-year-old guy in a business shirt and suit pants … with a computer rucksack over my shoulder, walking down the street.”

Mr McKenzie was treated at the scene by paramedics and taken to hospital before being discharged early the next morning. Photo: 9 News
Mr McKenzie was treated at the scene by paramedics and taken to hospital before being discharged early the next morning. Photo: 9 News

Mr McKenzie sustained a head injury and was taken to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in a stable condition.

Mr McKenzie was on his commute home from work waiting at a taxi rank when the random coward punch allegedly took place. Photo: 9 News
Mr McKenzie was on his commute home from work waiting at a taxi rank when the random coward punch allegedly took place. Photo: 9 News

The two men walked off in the direction of Elizabeth Street prior to police arrival.

Anyone who recognises the men is urged to contact police.

Police are also urging anyone with further information about the incident to come forward.

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