Updated July 23, 2018 11:10:23

Photo: Mr Smith had blood on his temple in the back of an unmarked police car on Friday. (ABC News)

Suspended Logan Mayor Luke Smith has been granted bail on assault charges, appearing in court with a bloodstained plaster on his head, after spending the weekend in the watch house in Beenleigh, south of Brisbane.

Mr Smith was charged after a disturbance at Meadowbrook, south of Brisbane on Friday, and was also charged with obstructing police and wilful damage.

Police prosecutors told the Beenleigh Magistrates Court they opposed bail, but Magistrate Athol Kennedy granted Mr Smith temporary freedom with strict conditions.

Mr Smith will not be allowed to make contact with Crown witnesses, must abstain from alcohol, and will be required to report to police twice a week.

He appeared in the dock sporting a large, bloodstained plaster on his right temple.

The court was closed for most of the hearing, meaning allegations against Mr Smith and police arguments for why his bail was opposed were not public.

When the court was reopened, Mr Kennedy described the case as a "serious matter" and warned Mr Smith he would be sent to prison if he breached his bail.

Mr Smith is yet to be released from the watch house.

His friends and lawyers made no comment outside court.

Mr Smith is already fighting charges of perjury and corruption, which were laid by the Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) earlier this year.

He has vowed to fight those allegations but was stood down from his role after the Queensland Government passed legislation that automatically suspends councillors accused of serious charges.

Photo: Mr Smith was taken to Beenleigh watch house on Friday. (AAP: Darren England)

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First posted July 23, 2018 11:01:09