Police are appealing for witnesses after a local man suffered from an unprovoked attack outside a licensed venue on Shute Harbour Road in Airlie Beach.
The victim had stepped outside the premises to check his mobile phone at 1am on Saturday 19th February.
It was this split second decision that saw him targeted by an unprovoked attack by an unknown individual.
As a result, he lost consciousness and was transported to hospital with serious facial injuries which later required surgery.
There were 2,469 assaults reported in the Whitsundays in 2021, the highest rates in more than 20 years.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have information or who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.
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.
Quote this reference number: QP2200398614.
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