Police manhunt for patron who punched female security guard at a Newstead pub in Brisbane 

Shocking moment female pub security guard is punched in the face by a male patron – before the coward flees scene

  • A man punched a woman at pub
  • Female security guard taken to hospital
  • Police release CCTV as part of investigation

A manhunt has been launched to track down a pub patron who punched a female security guard in the face before fleeing the scene. 

The brutal attack was captured on CCTV at a Newstead pub on Commercial Road in Brisbane’s north on February. 

The female security guard, 29 was seen reeling backwards from the force of the punch – before the man was led away outside the venue by another woman. 

The dramatic assault unfolded while a group of patrons were sitting and standing around tables and chairs inside the pub as the security guard walked around. 

She was seen talking to another woman before approaching the bald-headed man sporting a white T-shirt and blue jeans while holding a drink.  

The shocking incident was caught on CCTV at the Newstead pub (pictured) on February 25

The security officer was propelled down against a wall (pictured, far right) before another woman wearing a blue dress and white shoes approached the man to lead him away

The security officer was propelled down against a wall (pictured, far right) before another woman wearing a blue dress and white shoes approached the man to lead him away

The security guard is seen speaking to the man before he puts down his drink and punches her in the face. 

The security gguard was propelled down against a wall before another woman wearing a blue dress and white shoes approaches the man and leads him away. 

The pair went walked outside onto the street. 

The woman was seen talking to him and trying to hold his arms before another woman came out of the pub. 

The patron and a female friend walked outside after the incident (pictured)

The patron and a female friend walked outside after the incident (pictured)

The footage showed him talking to the women (pictured) before the group left the scene

 The footage showed him talking to the women (pictured) before the group left the scene 

The man's female companion was seen talking to him and trying to hold his arms before another woman came out of the pub (pictured)

The man’s female companion was seen talking to him and trying to hold his arms before another woman came out of the pub (pictured)

The footage showed him looking back towards the venue and brushing away the hands of one of the women.

The group left the scene before police arrived.  

The security guard was later taken to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital suffering facial injuries. 

Police have released footage of the incident on Friday in the hope those captured on CCTV may be able to assist with with their inquiries.

Investigations are ongoing.  

The security guard (pictured in a green t-shirt) approached a patron who was holding a drink

The security guard (pictured in a green t-shirt) approached a patron who was holding a drink

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