Hope Island man charged over ‘one-punch’ death of Sanctuary Cove dad Michael Hayes

Michael Hayes, 39, died in a Gold Coast hospital on Thursday after a five-day fight for life following an alleged serious assault at Sanctuary Cove on Saturday.

Sanctuary Cove dad Michael Hayes.

Police have charged a 24-year-old Hope Island man after the death of a Sanctuary Cove father from an alleged one-punch attack.

Michael Hayes, 39, died in a Gold Coast hospital on Thursday after a five-day fight for life following an alleged serious assault at Sanctuary Cove on Saturday.

Sanctuary Cove dad Michael Hayes.

A 24-year-old has been charged with unlawful striking causing death after he was arrested at a Maroochydore address on Thursday.

Michael Hayes died on Thursday after his life support was switched off.

Police will allege they were called to Sanctuary Cove’s Destino Wine and Cocktail Bar about 9.20pm on Saturday to reports a 39-year-old had been punched in the face by another man who fled the scene on foot.

The 24-year-old Hope Island man is due to appear at the Maroochydore Magistrates Court on Friday.

Originally published as Hope Island man charged over ‘one-punch’ death of Sanctuary Cove dad Michael Hayes