Serious assault, Andergrove
Police are appealing for witnesses to assist with their investigation into an assault at Andergrove on January 6 that resulted in a man being taken to hospital.
Around 6.45pm a man at an Andergrove Road licenced premises was using a gambling machine when he was approached by a group of men who began to assault him.
A 26-year-old man, related to the man being assaulted, approached to assist when he was punched and knocked unconscious.
The group of assailants continued to assault both men before leaving.
The 26-year-old Andergrove man was taken to the Mackay Base Hospital where he received treatment for concussion.
The other man, a 54-year-old, was not seriously injured.
Police are appealing for witnesses who saw the incident or who know who may have been involved to contact Mackay police on 4968 3444 or Crime Stoppers on 1300 333 000.
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.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
