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A man is fighting for his life after being a victim of a one-punch attack at The Ettamogah Pub.
Paul Griffin, 55, was reportedly enjoying post-Melbourne Cup festivities with friends when the attack occurred.
Police and paramedics were called to The Ettamogah Pub on Merriville Rd in Kellyville Ridge shortly after 8pm on Tuesday evening following reports of an assault.
When the police arrived, they were informed that the 43-year-old man who had committed the assault had fled the scene, and Griffin was in an unstable condition.
Griffin was treated by paramedics at the scene, and rushed to Westmead Hospital where he remains in a critical condition.
The police were informed that the two men were reportedly friends.
Police are now investigating the nature of their relationship, and what could have led to the assault.
Arrest made after one-punch attack at Ettamogah Pub
Shortly after 9 in the morning on Wednesday, the 43-year-old man was arrested at a home in Glendenning, and is currently being interviewed by police.
Ray Hadley says victim is a “colossal person supporting sport and local businesses”
Ray Hadley told listeners of his radio show on 2GB that 55-year-old Griffin is a highly-respected local businessman.
Hadley described him as a “colossal person supporting sport and local businesses”.
The radio host said Griffin was in a “very grave” condition after the alleged assault.
One-punch attacks
One-punch attacks are a common term for when a person is attacked, often out of the blue, with a single strike to the head that causes unconsciousness or head trauma.
Once called ‘king hits’ or ‘coward punches’, the one-punch attacks that occurred in Kings Cross and surrounding areas were the catalyst behind Sydney’s controversial 2014 lockout laws.
Anyone with information regarding the incident at Ettamogah Pub in Kellyville Ridge is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
