Serious assault, Helensvale

A man has been charged following an incident in Helensvale yesterday afternoon.

Police will allege that at 3pm, a male driver was stationary at the corner of Hope Island Road and the motorway when a man approached the vehicle and assaulted him with a hammer before punching him multiple times.

The man was transported to Gold Coast Hospital for treatment.

A 28-year-old Helensvale man is due to appear in the Southport Magistrates Court today charged with assault occasioning bodily harm and wilful damage.

Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.

Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service.

For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444.