Alleged bikie gang member charged over attack on elderly man
A man alleged to be a member of a south-east Queensland bikie gang has been arrested and taken to a police watch house after allegedly assaulting an elderly man.
The 39-year-old alleged member of the Iron Horsemen is accused of attacking a 66-year-old man in Canungra in September last year, leaving him severely injured.
Police said the younger man had been involved in a minor traffic dispute with the alleged victim, before calling on six fellow gang members to ambush him.
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The seven men are seen attacking the 66-year-old in a Queensland cafe. Queensland Police
The alleged assault, which occurred at the Outpost Café, was captured on video.
The seven men are seen attacking the older man, who was dining with his son, before fleeing the scene.
The older man was hospitalised with severe injuries.
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The man alleged to have led the attack was arrested after police raided his Ipswich home this morning. Nine
Police confirmed the victim and suspect were not known to each other.
This morning, police operating under Taskforce Maxima conducted a raid on the 39-year-old's Ipswich residence.
The man was taken in handcuffs to a watch house and has since been charged with affray, possessing a dangerous drug, possessing knuckle dusters and wearing a prohibited item in public.
The 39-year-old was taken to an Ipswich watch house. Queensland Police
He was bailed and will appear in Ipswich Magistrates Court on May 23.
Police are appealing to members of the public to help identify the remaining six men.
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