A SECURITY guard was taken to hospital with head injuries after his head was smashed through a glass window when he refused a man entry into a hotel early Sunday.
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Portland police Acting Sergeant Veronica Dempsey said the incident at 1.10am Sunday was captured on security camera footage at the Iron Bar Hotel in Richmond Street.
She said a man in his 30s attempted to gain entry to the bar, but was stopped by a security staff member.
The man then pushed the guard's head against a glass window which broke, causing injuries.
The staff member was taken to the Portland Base Hospital for treatment.
Acting Sergeant Dempsey requested any witnesses to the incident to contact the Portland police station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.