Drone sparks alleged beach brawl in Sydney’s east

Paramedics treated two men for facial injuries after a brawl allegedly broke out at a beach in Sydney’s east.

A brawl allegedly broke out at a beach in Sydney’s east following a disagreement over a drone.

Police were called to Little Congwong Beach in La Perouse about 7pm Friday following reports of an alleged assault.

A group of men were arguing about the use of a drone at Little Congwong Beach, police were told. Picture: Instagram

Officers were told a 57-year-old and 24-year-old man were arguing with a 31-year-old man over the use of a drone in the area.

The 31-year-old then allegedly assaulted the pair, who were then treated for facial injuries by NSW Ambulance paramedics at the scene.

The 31-year-old allegedly assaulted two men. Picture: Instagram

The 31-year-old was hit with several charges following the incident. Picture: Instagram

The man was taken to Waverley Police Station and charged with common assault, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, destroy or

damage property less than or equal to $2000 (two counts), and refuse/fail to comply with direction.

The 31-year-old was granted conditional bail and is set to front Waverley Local Court on February 12.

Originally published as Drone sparks alleged beach brawl in Sydney’s east