Serious assault, Maroochydore
Police are investigating a serious assault incident that occurred at Maroochydore early this morning.
At about 5am, a traffic crash occurred involving a man riding a moped on Kingsford Smith Parade.
An off-duty male police officer attended the location and attempted to prevent the moped rider from leaving the scene. The police officer was punched numerous times resulting in him losing consciousness.
A woman came to aid of the police officer who was punched to the chest when she confronted the man.
The moped rider fled the scene on the moped however crashed the moped a short time later breaking his leg.
The 28-year-old Caloundra man was arrested by police and transported to the Sunshine Coast University for treatment.
The police officer was transported to hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries to his head.
Investigations are ongoing.
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