Queensland Police investigating assault in bar’s toilet block on Gold Coast Hwy at Burleigh Heads early Thursday morning
A man has been taken to hospital after he was attacked in the toilet block of a popular Gold Coast venue.
Gold Coast
Don't miss out on the headlines from Gold Coast. Followed categories will be added to My News.
POLICE have launched investigations after a bar worker was attacked by a patron during an altercation in a toilet block at a popular Burleigh Heads venue.
The 21-year-old worker was “assaulted” by the customer at the premises on the Gold Coast Hwy at Burleigh Heads about 12.30am on Thursday, according to a Queensland Police Service statement.
It’s understood the incident occurred at Nightjar
Police say the employee went to the back of the venue to clean when he became involved in the altercation.
It’s believed he was struck, causing a cut to the left eye, and was reportedly left unconscious momentarily.
“Initial investigations suggest an altercation took place between two men before the 21-year-old was punched, knocking him to the ground,” a police statement read.
“Investigations have commenced into the incident.”
No one had been arrested over the attack later on Thursday morning.
Queensland Ambulance Service stated the victim was taken to Gold Coast University Hospital in a stable condition suffering “an eye injury ”.
Know more? Phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
‘What the heck’: PSA for people thinking of getting veneers
Ann Wason Moore has issued a public service announcement when it comes to getting your teeth done as others say “people’s faces are really starting to scare me”.
Named: Man accused of parking meter mayhem
Paying for a car space is never fun but one man took things too far after allegedly smashing a number of parking meters in a northern NSW tourist town, causing more than $15,000 damage.