Update and correction: Assault incident, Parkhurst
Police have charged a second man following an incident in which a 47-year-old man was assaulted in Parkhurst last night.
It will be alleged that around 5.30pm, an 18-year-old man was mowing grass on Yaamba Road when he was assaulted by three men.
A 47-year-old man came to the assistance of the 18-year-old when it is alleged that he was also assaulted by the three men.
He sustained multiple fractures to his eye socket, lacerations and bruising to the face, and a cut lip. He was transported to the Rockhampton Base Hospital for treatment.
The 18-year-old man was not injured.
A 17-year-old Port Curtis man was charged with grievous bodily harm and assault with intent to steal. He was due to appear in the Rockhampton Magistrates Court this morning.
A second man, a 17-year-old from Park Avenue, has been charged with grievous bodily harm and assault with intent to steal. He is due to appear in the Rockhampton Magistrates Court this afternoon.
Investigations are continuing.
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