Detectives investigating a violent assault and disturbance which occurred in February at a Coopers Plains karaoke bar have released images of a number of people who may be able to assist them with their investigations, Queensland Police say.
Around 3am on Sunday, February 25 five people – four men and one woman – attended the bar located on Boundary Road.
At 4.30am the group were advised that the venue was closing and were asked to leave. Police will allege the group became highly aggressive towards two male employees, before violently assaulting the pair.
It will be alleged a 22-year-old male employee was punched repeatedly in the head, sustaining bruising and swelling.
A 25-year-old male employee was also repeatedly punched and kicked in the head causing him to fall to the ground before he was dragged down a set of stairs. He sustained serious injuries including a facial fracture and was transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital.
The owner of the business, a 35-year-old man, attended during the alleged assaults with police alleging he was punched and kicked by the group causing bruising and swelling to his face and head.
The group allegedly smashed the front desk and CCTV cameras prior to fleeing the business.
During the alleged assaults one of the victims managed to call Triple Zero (000) with police arriving and arresting one man in the nearby vicinity.
A 27-year-old New Beith man was charged with nine offences including grievous bodily harm, armed robbery using personal violence, common assault, wilful damage, deprivation of liberty and assault occasioning bodily harm. He appeared in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on February 26 and was remanded in custody to reappear on April 23.
A 23-year-old Ellen Grove man has also been charged a number of charges including grievous bodily harm, armed robbery and common assault. He is expected to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on April 23.
Detectives are appealing to anyone that may be able to identify two men and a woman who are in the footage to contact them.
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