Man, 55, left with serious facial injuries after alleged group assault at Dundee Beach
A man is in hospital with serious facial injuries after being set upon by a group in the wake of a drunken car crash at Dundee Beach, it is alleged.
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A man is in hospital with serious facial injuries after being set upon by a group in the wake of a drunken car crash, it is alleged.
The 55-year-old was flown to Royal Darwin Hospital for treatment after the alleged assault at Dundee Beach late on Friday night.
Shortly after 11pm emergency services received a report of a group of people allegedly assaulting the man after a minor vehicle crash.
Alcohol was believed to be a factor in the bingle.
The victim suffered serious injuries to his face in the alleged assault.
Northern Territory Police, St John Ambulance and a CareFlight helicopter attended the scene before the man was flown to RDH, where he underwent surgery.
A crime scene was declared, and investigations are ongoing as police work to find the alleged offenders.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 131 444 and quote reference P25166318.
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Originally published as Man, 55, left with serious facial injuries after alleged group assault at Dundee Beach
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