Serious assault, Mackay

A 26-year-old man has been charged with one count of grievous bodily harm after a man sustained serious life-threatening injuries in an alleged assault at Mackay last night.

Around 11.30pm two men were involved in an altercation at a Victoria Street night club when one man allegedly punched the other man in the head, causing him to fall to the ground before continuing the assault.

A 28-year-old North Mackay man was transported to the Mackay Base Hospital with life-threatening head injuries.

A man from Andergrove is expected to appear in the Mackay Magistrates Court today.

Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact Crime Stoppers or Policelink.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.