Six police officers were assaulted and injured when they tried to intervene in a fight that erupted between pub patrons last night.
Police were called to the area to escort rowdy customers from the Queenscliff Brewhouse at 10pm last night on Gellibrand Street.
When police officers tried to escort a patron from the pub, two men allegedly assaulted them, 9 News Melbourne reports.
A pub exploded into a violent brawl when patrons assaulted six police officers who tried to escort them from the premises (stock images)
The man being escorted by police soon joined in and assaulted the officers.
Police chased them down as they ran off to a nearby laneway, where the officers had to deploy OC spray.
More patrons came in and tried to stop the officers from arresting the men.
Six police officers – one woman and five men – were injured during the fight before they were able to arrest six of the violent punters.
Another man turned himself in at the Geelong Police Station, according to 9 News.
The police officers are being treated in hospital for their injuries, which included swelling, along with hand and face injuries. Luckily, the injuries were non-life threatening and minor.
Two men were charged with assault, resisting police, and causing reckless injury. They are set to appear at the Geelong Magistrates Court on the 5th of October, The Age reports.
Three men were released but could still face charges including hindering police and being drunk in a public place, while another man is expected to face the same charges, including assaulting police.
Another man was fined for being drunk in a public place.
The brawl left six men under arrest and six injured police officers, while another man also came forward and turned himself in at the Geelong Police Station (pictured)
The investigation is ongoing. Police have yet to speak to an eighth man involved, whose name was not publicly disclosed.
‘We have a zero tolerance approach to this it is simply not on. Anyone who think they can abuse, assault or injure any member of Victoria Police should know that there will be very serious consequences,’ Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said.
Anyone with any information should contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or submit a report to www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
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