Named: Michael Numdi and John Moses charged over Gatton assault

While a Gatton man fights for life in hospital, two men who police allege put him there have fronted court on assault charges after spending a night in the watch-house.

The Toowoomba Court House. Toowoomba City police station watchhouse. Picture: Peta McEachern

Two men have had their case mentioned in court after they were arrested for allegedly seriously assaulting a young man at the Royal Hotel in Gatton.

The alleged victim, Mike Katui, was flown to Princess Alexandra Hospital on Sunday night, September 3, with serious head wounds.

The 26-year-old remains at the hospital in critical condition.

Police allege Michael Numdi, 49, and John Moses, 31, were involved in the assault and subsequently responsible for Mr Katui’s fall to the ground.

The Toowoomba court house. Picture: Peta McEachern

It is unknown if Mr Katui’s serious injuries were a result of his fall, or alleged blows to his head.

The alleged assault happened at 11pm at the Railway St address, and the men were charged a day later on Monday, September 4.

After spending a night in the Toowoomba watch-house, the men’s case was briefly mentioned in Toowoomba Magistrates Court on Tuesday afternoon.

The court was told the pair had applied for Legal Aid funding and would likely apply for bail on Thursday.

Mr Moses, 31, was charged with common assault and assault causing grievous bodily harm.

Mr Numdi 49, was charged with two counts of common assault and one charge of assault causing grievous bodily harm, and assault causing grievous bodily harm while armed in company.

The pair were remanded in custody and will appear in person when the case is next mentioned on September 7.