Roadside assault follows a verbal altercation, Airlie Beach
A 22-year-old male tourist has allegedly been knocked unconscious after an assault on Airlie Esplanade between Main Street and Coconut Grove at 11:30pm on September 12.
It’s alleged that the man had been walking with friends on the footpath when he became involved in a short verbal altercation with the occupant of a light coloured hatchback which travelled past. The hatchback has stopped and it’s further alleged that an occupant has stepped out of the car and assaulted the victim causing an injury to his lip and knocking him unconscious.
The alleged offender has then returned to the hatchback which then quickly drove from the area.
If anyone has information about this particular matter that they wish to share with police, the police report number to refer to is QP1701604307.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Source: Mackay Crime Alert
