On February 15, police spoke with the victim who detailed his injuries and made a formal complaint. The victim sustained injuries including bruising around his eyes, a broken nose, pain to his ribs and a deep laceration which extended along his left shin. Findling told police on the night of the incident he was heavily intoxicated and had consumed at least 15 drinks. Findling stated he was assaulted by someone prior to the incident and believed the victim he was kicking had been the one who committed the act. Findling added it was not his proudest moment . He was arrested and transferred to the Gladstone watch-house where he was bailed to attend Gladstone Magistrates Court.
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Benjamin Michael Smith, 19, pleaded guilty to drink driving Gladstone Magistrates Court on Tuesday.
Police prosecutor Carl Spargo read the facts of Smith’s case to the court and Acting Magistrate Paul Byrne.
Gladstone police were conducting patrols on the Dawson Highway, West Gladstone when they observed a Ford Falcon driving extremely slowly on April 17, around 10.35pm.
Police followed the vehicle and subsequently intercepted it on Grayson St, West Gladstone.
Police observed Smith to be the sole occupant of the vehicle and when question he stated he had given his friend a lift to the nightclub and was returning his vehicle.
Mclean attended and walked into the room and said “let’s f -ing do this.”
He was served a letter which indicated he was on special leave.
Mclean ripped the letter from the victim’s hands and said “this is f -ing b -, you’re a f -ing idiot” and left the room.
He was told he was not allowed to access the building while he was on special leave.
Mclean walked out the door, turned around and walked towards the victim before he got in his face and pushed him back.
The victim told another person to call the police.
Mclean threw his truck and site keys and said “here is your f -ing keys” and left through the car park.
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