Man dies in hospital days after alleged punch to the face

A man who was allegedly assaulted on the Sunshine Coast at the weekend has died in hospital.

Police said the 50-year-old Kuluin man, who suffered head injuries after the alleged assault along Main Road in Maroochydore about 1.30am on Saturday, passed away overnight.

The man was transported to hospital after he was allegedly punched in the face in Maroochydore at the weekend.Credit: Michelle Smith

Investigations suggested the man was punched in the face before he fell backwards onto a hard surface, police said at the time.

He was transported to the Royal Brisbane and Women's hospital in a critical condition.

In an update on Wednesday, police said a Maroochydore man, 31, charged with grievous bodily harm over the incident was expected to have his charges upgraded.

The man appeared in the Maroochydore Magistrates Court this week and was due to return to court on February 19.

Anyone with more information or footage of the incident was urged to contact police.

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