Police are investigating a number of anti-social incidents that occurred at a rodeo and post-event camping in Imbil this past weekend,
Around 1am on Sunday, 28 September, emergency services were called to the campgrounds at Imbil Showgrounds following a reported assault.
A 19-year-old Coolum Beach man sustained head injuries and was transported to Gympie Hospital for treatment.
Investigators are appealing for anyone who has relevant vision or witnessed the assault to contact police.
In an unrelated incident, officers arrested and charged a 27-year-old Minyama man with serious assault police officer whilst pretending to be armed, following an altercation at the campgrounds around 1.10am.
He was remanded in custody and is due to face Gympie Magistrates Court on 4 November.
Police are also investigating a further assault reported to have occurred at the event around 10.30pm on Saturday, 27 September.
As part of police operations at the event, seven move on directions were issued, and two males were issued with public nuisance offences.
Over the weekend, police conducted more than 800 random breath tests, issued 48 traffic infringement notices, and 8 drivers were charged with other traffic offences including drink driving and unlicensed driving.
Imbil Sergeant Andrew White said there was no place for violence and anti-social behaviour and police will not tolerate it.
"Police will be working with the relevant stakeholders including the event organisers and security providers in planning for any future events, with some changes expected to address the anti-social issues identified," Sgt White said.
"Police want to ensure everyone can enjoy the event in a safe environment."
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.
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