Townsville Mayor Nick Dametto breaks silence on assault investigation (opens original article in a new tab)

Townsville Mayor Nick Dametto denies allegations of an assault with an LNP staffer, stating reports are exaggerated and he does not expect charges, as police continue their investigation.

• Townsville Mayor Nick Dametto denies involvement in an alleged assault with an LNP staffer, calling reports 'over inflated'
• Queensland police investigate an altercation involving the mayor and a 28-year-old LNP staffer at Magnetic Island
• Mayor states he does not expect to be charged and maintains support from the city as he prepares the $1 billion budget