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Perhaps we will never know precisely why Labor MP Les Walker's big birthday bash at the weekend ended in the back of an ambulance. Walker, the first-term Member for Mundingburra who spent the previous 14 years as a local councillor, remains tight-lipped about what occurred in the wee hours of Saturday morning at Townsville's Mad Cow Tavern. It's a curious case that has so far prompted more questions than answers. What we know so far is that Walker was taken to hospital in an ambulance after an altercation at the venue about 1am. Two men, aged 19 and 21, have subsequently been banned from...

An altercation involving an MP at a Queensland nightspot has so far prompted more questions than answers, writes Steven Wardill.

An altercation involving an MP at a Queensland nightspot has so far prompted more questions than answers, writes Steven Wardill.

A photo sent in to the Townsville Bulletin shows what is believed to be Mr Walker sitting by a police van on Flinders St and speaking with officers on the night of the incident. The photo was sent in after doing the rounds on social media. Les Walker sits with police officers at Flinders St on Saturday morning after being knocked out. Mr Walker celebrated his 56th birthday on Friday. Mr Walker was rushed to hospital about 1am, but was released a few hours later. The Bulletin called Mr Walker on Saturday, but he declined to comment, with his office issuing a statement the next day say...

  A TOWNSVILLE MP was rushed to hospital after being knocked out in a fight at the Mad Cow Tavern while celebrating his birthday. Labor's Mundingburra MP, Les Walker was rushed to Townsville University Hospital early this morning after a brawl at the Flinders St nightclub. Queensland Police confirmed it was investigating the assault, allegedly involving two other patrons, which occurred about 1am on Saturday morning. The fight happened at the Mad Cow Tavern. Photo: Bryan Lynch Townsville Criminal Investigation Branch were looking into the incident. Police and Queensland Ambulance Ser...