FIGHT NIGHT:
THREE ARRESTED AFTER BRAWL
SATURDAY night was the night for fighting in Geelong, with police and paramedics forced to deal with a violent street brawl and two other assaults.
More than $4000 in fines were dished out after a series of early morning fights plagued the city.
Three men were arrested after a brawl outside a nightclub in central Geelong as tempers frayed.
Police are also investigating a second CBD brawl and another street fight in Geelong West, which left a man in hospital.
It is alleged three men were ejected from a licenced premises on James St just before 2.30am yesterday when an altercation took place with bar staff.
A 28-year-old Barwon Heads man received penalty notices for behaving in a riotous manner ($661) and for being drunk and disorderly ($826).
A 27-year-old Norlane man and a 20-year-old Anglesea man also both received penalty notices for behaving in a riotous manner and drunk and disorderly behaviour.
About an hour later, police were called to an alleged assault in Geelong, Victoria Police spokesman Rohan Imms said.
“Investigators have been told a 30-year-old East Geelong man had his wallet stolen by an unknown offender about 3.30am on Little Ryrie St,” he said.
“When the man attempted to get his things back, he was assaulted by a group of people who fled in different directions.” Police say the man suffered minor injuries and the investigation remains ongoing.
It was also a busy night for paramedics who were called to an assault in Geelong West.
Ambulance Victoria spokesman John Mullen said crews attended Aberdeen St at 1.41am yesterday.
A man in his 30s suffered facial injuries and was taken to Geelong hospital in a serious but stable condition.
James St has been the scene for several violent incidents in recent months.
A Waurn Ponds man was randomly attacked by a nightclub patron last November who punched him in the face before demanding his phone and wallet.
A bouncer was also lucky to survive after being stabbed in the chest during a knife attack last year.