Police were called to a brawl involving around 40 men armed with various weapons, including bats and poles, on Daw Rd at Runcorn about 10.30pm on Monday.Police treated a 36-year-old with first aid while he awaited the arrival of paramedics. He suffered significant injuries to his hand, neck and head.A group of men attempted to leave the scene in a Nissan X-trail but were intercepted by the dog squad on Nathan St.Seven men, aged between 22 and 38, were taken into custody. An eighth man was arrested in Cactus St.All men have since been released as investigations continue.Eight men, including the 36-year-old man, were transported to hospital with injuries.Anyone with information about the brawl, or who can identify those involved, is encouraged to come forward and speak with police.Queensland Ambulance Service medical director Steve Rashford said of the eight men, three had serious injuries, including a wound to one man’s hand that was severe.“Three male patients were transport to hospital with very significant injuries including limb-threatening wounds,” he said.Another male in his 30s also suffered head injuries, Dr Rashford said, and was taken to hospital in a stable condition.A third male was taken to hospital to be treated for minor injuries.
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