Serious assault, Rockhampton
A man has been charged following investigations into an assault at Rockhampton early this morning.
Around 3.15am a man was walking with a woman on the Fitzroy Bridge when they were approached by second man.
It will be alleged an altercation then occurred between the two men with the second man then pushing the first man back causing him to fall to the ground. The second man then allegedly continued to assault the victim whilst he was on the ground causing him to become unconscious.
The second man then ran off.
Police located a man nearby and took him into custody.
The victim, a 43-year-old Koongal man, was taken to the Rockhampton Hospital with head injuries where he is believed to be in a critical condition.
The woman, 40 and also from Koongal, was not physically injured during the incident.
A 24-year-old Gracemere man has been charged with acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm. He is expected to appear at Rockhampton Magistrates Court today.
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