Police arrest man after alleged brutal attack in Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast near popular bar

Police have arrested a teenager who allegedly viciously attacked another man outside a popular Gold Coast bar, breaking his jaw and knocking out multiple teeth. See the video

POLICE have arrested a teenager who allegedly viciously attacked another man outside a popular Gold Coast bar, breaking his jaw and knocking out multiple teeth.

At 1am on Sunday, September 25, a 23-year-old Palm Beach man had a verbal altercation with another man outside restaurant and bar Justin Lane at Burleigh Heads.

The 23-year-old was punched in the face, suffering a broken jaw and losing at least four of his teeth.

He was transported to Gold Coast University Hospital where he underwent surgery.

Police are on the hunt for this man. Picture: Queensland Police Service

The alleged offender fled on foot.

A 19-year-old Tweed Heads man surrendered himself into custody at Broadbeach Police Station on Thursday.

He has arrested and charged with one count of Grievous Bodily Harm.

He has been granted police bail and will appear in Southport Magistrates Court on November 4.

Justin Lane, Burleigh Heads. There have been two separate attacks in close proximity to the venue in the one week. Picture: Jerad Williams

The incident happened less than a week before another bashing in the alleyway between venues Justin Lane and The Pink Monkey.

Tattoo artist Mitchell Luke O’Brien is alleged to have punched a 19-year-old in the head near Justin Lane, about 8pm on Saturday.

Vision of the attack. Picture: Queensland Police Service.

O’Brien faced Southport Magistrates Court charged with grievous bodily harm and drunk or disorderly conduct. The teen was left with skull fractures, bleeding on the brain and it is not clear if he will have permanent brain damage the court was told.