Huge brawl breaks out as families clash at Apex Park, Townsville

Tensions between feuding families in Townsville have erupted again, as groups clashed on the streets overnight and left a trail of damaged cars in their wake. Here’s the latest.

UPDATE: Tensions between feuding families in Townsville have erupted again, as groups clashed on the streets overnight and left a trail of damaged cars in their wake.

Police responded to reports of a group of people damaging several cars parked outside a home on Bridge St, Rasmussen, at 6.40pm on Tuesday.

The group continued on Stella St, Kelso where two more cars were damaged shortly after.

A video has since emerged online showing a group of people descending on a street in Rasmussen, damaging a red, black and white car parked outside someone’s home.

The footage shows two men using sticks to repeatedly hit car doors and windows, while others used rocks.

A few hours later, police received reports of a large brawl on Renecol Ave, Rasmussen, at 9pm on Tuesday.

Police said they arrived on the scene as multiple vehicles were decamping the area.

Multiple cars were damaged by a group of people on a street in Rasmussen on February 13. Video: Facebook

It’s understood an ongoing feud between local families is what’s sparked these incidents.

Sources say some of those involved in Tuesday’s brawl travelled into town from remote communities, seeking retaliation after Sunday’s massive brawl at Apex Park.

Concerned members of the community say they are worried these latest incidents will only escalate the situation and lead to the arrival of more out-of-towners looking to retaliate.

Police said all matters are still under investigation. No charges have been laid at this stage.

EARLIER: Shocking footage of a man being stomped on has emerged as Townsville police enlist the help of cross cultural liaison officers to engage with locals after a massive park brawl.

Police confirmed they are investigating multiple incidents in Townsville over the weekend involving a large group of people causing a disturbance and engaging in anti-social behaviour.

They received reports of an assault outside The Brothers Leagues Club on Golf Links Drive, Kirwan, around 9.30pm on Saturday and another disturbance only a few hours later in Townsville City around 2.15am on Sunday.

Later the same day, police were called to a group disturbance involving 50-70 people at Apex Park on Riverway Dr, Rasmussen, around 4pm on Sunday.

Footage has emerged of a brawl involving a large group of people at Apex Park on Sunday. Picture: Facebook

Multiple videos have emerged online of the shocking brawl, including scenes where a man stomps on another man lying on the ground.

Another video shows a man covered in his own blood after being struck in the head.

Footage has emerged of a brawl involving a large group of people at Apex Park on Sunday. Picture: Facebook

Emergency services were called to the park, and a man in his 20s with head and chest injuries was transported to Townsville University Hospital in a stable condition.

It’s understood an ongoing feud between local families sparked the brawl.

With the matter still not resolved, concerned members of the community say they are worried the violence may only continue.

Police said the weekend’s incidents were all under investigation, with Townsville District Cross Cultural Liaison Officer and Police Liaison Officers (PLOs) engaging with several parties.

No charges have been laid at this stage.

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