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A Sunshine Coast man has been charged following police investigations into an alleged assault that occurred at a beachside locale.

Officers were called to a licensed venue on David Low Way at Coolum Beach, on December 31 at about 11.50pm, following reports a male employee in his 20s had been allegedly assaulted by a male patron.

The employee allegedly sustained non-life threatening head injuries and was transported to Nambour Hospital in a stable condition.

Following an appeal for information, a 57-year-old Peregian Springs man was arrested and charged with assault occasioning bodily harm.

He is expected to appear before Maroochydore Magistrates Court on February 20.

Officers from the Sunshine Coast Police District thank the public for their assistance.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444. Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at crimestoppersqld.com.au. Quote this reference number: QP2600055425.

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