Townsville Mayor Nick Dametto Under Police Investigation for Alleged Assault at Magnetic Island
Queensland police are investigating an alleged assault involving Townsville Mayor Nick Dametto, 42, and a 28-year-old man at a Nelly Bay venue on Magnetic Island on Sunday. The incident was not reported to police at the time but has since been reported, with no charges laid. The mayor has declined to comment further on the matter.
Queensland police have launched an investigation into allegations that Townsville Mayor Nick Dametto was involved in an altercation with a 28-year-old man at a venue in Nelly Bay on Magnetic Island on Sunday afternoon. Police were not called to the scene at the time of the alleged incident, but the matter was subsequently reported to authorities. No charges have been filed against anyone involved. Dametto, 42, has declined to provide further comment to the ABC beyond acknowledging the investigation. Police are appealing for anyone with information or footage of the alleged incident to come forward.
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The nature of the alleged assault (what triggered the altercation, whether weapons were involved, extent of any injuries) and the identity of the other person involved are not disclosed.
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Police investigate alleged assault involving Townsville mayor
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