Westy's old man in fight
Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 9:27 am
We heard about this on Friday night..
The report isn't quite correct from what we were told by numerous ppl and witnesses.
THE father of Australian MotoGP star Anthony West has been charged with assault after a violent brawl at the Phillip Island Grand Prix.
Tony West, 61, had just finished watching his son race around the circuit from a corporate marquee when he became involved in the fight just before 6pm on Friday.
Witnesses said Mr West, a former professional boxer from Queensland, became mixed up in the altercation at the Champions Club after hearing abuse aimed at his Kawasaki-riding son.
Police and paramedics were called, with one officer being assaulted. Mr West was arrested and taken to Cowes police station.
Police yesterday said a 61-year-old Queensland man faced nine charges, including resisting police, assaulting police, unlawful damage and intentionally causing serious injury. He will appear at Korumburra Magistrates' Court on November 8.
A 47-year-old man was also arrested, while a 18-year-old man was treated for facial injuries at the scene.
Police said officers were called to the bar about 6pm after a fight broke out between patrons.
"An 18-year-old man received facial injuries and was treated at the scene by St John Ambulance members," police said.
"Two men were arrested and taken to the Cowes police station.
"A 61-year-old Queens-
land man, and a 47-year-old man from Kinglake are currently assisting police."
One onlooker said Mr West was king-hit.
"He got hit and just slumped over the fence," the man said. "He looked like he was out cold. We called the medics because it was pretty bad.
"They looked like they had too much to drink."
Mr West would not comment yesterday.
His son's manager, Harris Barnett, said Mr West had not started the stoush.
"He didn't want to get in a fight, but the next thing he knew he got hit and was knocked out," Mr Barnett said.
"He's got to go to the doctor to get his eye checked.
"He's pretty embarrassed about it.
"Normally you're telling your kids to behave, and then this happens."
The report isn't quite correct from what we were told by numerous ppl and witnesses.
THE father of Australian MotoGP star Anthony West has been charged with assault after a violent brawl at the Phillip Island Grand Prix.
Tony West, 61, had just finished watching his son race around the circuit from a corporate marquee when he became involved in the fight just before 6pm on Friday.
Witnesses said Mr West, a former professional boxer from Queensland, became mixed up in the altercation at the Champions Club after hearing abuse aimed at his Kawasaki-riding son.
Police and paramedics were called, with one officer being assaulted. Mr West was arrested and taken to Cowes police station.
Police yesterday said a 61-year-old Queensland man faced nine charges, including resisting police, assaulting police, unlawful damage and intentionally causing serious injury. He will appear at Korumburra Magistrates' Court on November 8.
A 47-year-old man was also arrested, while a 18-year-old man was treated for facial injuries at the scene.
Police said officers were called to the bar about 6pm after a fight broke out between patrons.
"An 18-year-old man received facial injuries and was treated at the scene by St John Ambulance members," police said.
"Two men were arrested and taken to the Cowes police station.
"A 61-year-old Queens-
land man, and a 47-year-old man from Kinglake are currently assisting police."
One onlooker said Mr West was king-hit.
"He got hit and just slumped over the fence," the man said. "He looked like he was out cold. We called the medics because it was pretty bad.
"They looked like they had too much to drink."
Mr West would not comment yesterday.
His son's manager, Harris Barnett, said Mr West had not started the stoush.
"He didn't want to get in a fight, but the next thing he knew he got hit and was knocked out," Mr Barnett said.
"He's got to go to the doctor to get his eye checked.
"He's pretty embarrassed about it.
"Normally you're telling your kids to behave, and then this happens."
