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Man killed in alleged one punch attack at Queensland pub identified

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A man who died in an alleged one punch attack at a sports bar in Queensland has been identified as 49-year-old Luke Kenworthy.

Police were called to the Sundowner Hotel in Caboolture, north of Brisbane, after reports of a fight between two men just after 10pm yesterday.

It's alleged an altercation took place between two men who police said did not know each other.

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Mr Kenworthy was punched in the face, causing him to fall backwards and hit his head on the concrete in an outside area of the pub.

Luke Kenworthy.

Luke Kenworthy died after an alleged one-punch attack. Supplied

Despite 30 minutes of CPR from the paramedics, he died at the scene.

It's believed Mr Kenworthy had just watched Queensland's victory in the State of Origin.

The entire incident is believed to have happened in front of his partner.

A 29-year-old man from Caboolture was found nearby at 11.40pm on Pasturage Road and was taken into custody.

He has been charged with unlawful striking causing death and was due to face the Caboolture Magistrates Court today.

The accused's lawyer, Kristie Horne of Jurgensen Horne Lawyers, told reporters her client was "very distraught by the situation he finds himself in".

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Mr Kenworthy died in a suspected one punch attack at a hotel in Caboolture, Queensland. Nine News

Anyone with information is being urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1300 333 000.

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