Brodie Lain Wilson narrowly avoided jail after violent attack on Wondai bartender, spattering blood on police

Patrons attempted to restrain a drunk man who left two other men bloodied, bruised and broken during a shocking outburst at a South Burnett hotel.

A Murgon timber cutter narrowly avoided jail time after a night out at the Wondai Hotel turned ugly, with a bartender left with a broken nose and officers spattered in blood.

Brodie Lain Wilson, 24, and his partner were having drinks at the bar on the night of March 3 when Wilson was approached by another man he’d previously “had words with”.

Defence lawyer Mark Werner said his client, who was intoxicated at the time, became agitated when the other man put his arm around Wilson’s partner before walking away and “shooting looks” and “smirking” at him from across the pub.

Mr Werner said a bartender heard Wilson say “if he does that again I’ll give him a thumping”, before accusing the barman of trying to “stir things up”.

The court heard the bartender told Wilson he was “cut off”, prompting him to throw back the remainder of his drink and throw the glass at the staffer.

Brodie Lain Wilson appeared in Murgon Magistrates Court.

Despite other patrons attempting to hold him back, Wilson struggled free and punched the bartender in the face, breaking his nose.

The 24-year-old was kicked out of the pub and as the owner attempted to close the door on him, Wilson extended his arm through the door and punched him in the face.

The court was told police attended and spoke for 20 minutes to Wilson, who flicked blood onto their faces and clothes as he flailed his arms around recounting the night’s events.

The barman suffered a concussion and broken nose, and the owner suffered cuts and bruising, police prosecutor Barry Stevens said.

Sergeant Stevens said one of the police officers exposed to Wilson’s blood also visited the hospital for disease testing.

Wilson pleaded guilty in Murgon Magistrates Court to two counts of assault occasioning bodily harm, serious assault of a police officer and wilful damage.

He was sentenced to 12 months’ jail but released on immediate parole.

He was also ordered to complete 160 hours of community service.

Originally published as Brodie Lain Wilson narrowly avoided jail after violent attack on Wondai bartender, spattering blood on police