Brutality claim: Clip shows man attack bouncer

A new video has revealed a bar patron’s attack on a bouncer that sparked claims of brutality when the employee responded violently.

A video was shared on Facebook this week accusing bouncers at Boston on Blair of assaulting a man outside the bar.

The video, taken on Sunday morning, shows a person, lying on the ground and bleeding, being kicked by one bouncer.

But Boston on Blair owner Nick Mills said the video told only half the story but was unable to comment further while police investigated.

A bouncer who knows the staff member in

I know of a night where people pull out knives because we refuse entry. Nick Mills

the video has now shared a social media post, along with CCTV footage from the bar showing the moments leading up to the attack.

The footage shows the patron taking a wild swing at the bouncer.

He also posted comments in defence of the bouncer, describing him as a “family man”.

“I know of a night where people pull out knives because we refuse entry.

“We are all family men and all have family to go back to, what everyone doesn’t realise whilst we are out providing a safe environment for people to enjoy, who provides a safe haven when people decide to turn against us?

“When we work doors we do use our mouth, but if you put us in a position where we have to look after ourselves bet your ass we will go down that avenue, too.”

Wellington police said they were investigating the alleged assault, reported to have occurred shortly before 1am Sunday on Blair St, Te Aro. No arrests had been made.

It comes after growing concerns of escalating violence in the Wellington CBD.

Over the same weekend police sought witnesses to a serious assault in the middle of Courtenay Place at 2.45am on Saturday, which left a man seriously injured.

Lower Hutt man Simon Strickland, 58, died last month after a serious assault near Te Papa at about 7pm on Saturday, February 13.