Footpath sign used to assault victim, Mackay city
A sushi bar sign has been picked up by an unknown male and thrown at a pedestrian in an unprovoked attack at 8:45 pm on October 12.
It’s alleged that a male, indigenous in appearance, approximately 20-years-old and wearing a red t-shirt with unknown writing on the front has thrown the sign at the victim after shouting “What are you looking at?” It’s further alleged that this person was heavily affected by liquor.
The suspect has left the area on foot after the incident. The victim received treatment from the Queensland Ambulance Service and was transported to the Mackay Base Hospital after the sign struck him in the torso.
Mackay police are hoping to speak with anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who has information – you can contact the Mackay police station on 0749 683 444 or you can call Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000 any time of the day. The police reference number is QP1701790218.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Source: Mackay Crime Alert
