Grievous bodily harm, Broadbeach

Police have charged a man following an alleged assault in Broadbeach early this morning.

Just after 4am a man was being removed from a casino on Casino Drive when he allegedly punched a male staff member, causing him to fall to the ground.

The man was then detained by security until police arrived and took the man into custody.

A 35-year-old male staff member was treated at the scene for a broken ankle.

A 22-year-old Robina man has been charged with grievous bodily harm and is due to appear in Southport Magistrates Court on Monday, March 13.

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