Man in serious condition after alleged serious assault in Rockhampton CBD
A man remains in a serious condition after an alleged serious assault in Rockhampton’s CBD.
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A man remains in a serious condition on Wednesday, June 11 after an alleged assault in Rockhampton’s CBD at the weekend.
The man had been rushed to hospital with “life threatening” injuries following the alleged incident which police have said occurred at about 2am on Sunday, June 8.
Police said initial investigations indicated a a 35-year-old Norman Gardens man and a 48-year-old Berserker man got into a verbal altercation at East St.
Police allege the 35-year-old physically assaulted the 48-year-old, causing him to fall onto concrete and strike his head.
“Patrolling officers were alerted to the altercation and attended a short time later, where they took the 35-year-old man into custody,” police said.
The 35-year-old Norman Gardens man has been charged with one count of grievous bodily harm.
He is due to reappear in Rockhampton Magistrates Court on July 16.