Serious assault, Kingaroy

A man is assisting police with their investigation into a serious assault incident outside a hotel in Kingaroy early this morning.

At 12.25am, a 51-year-old local man was punched in the head by a man on the corner of Kingaroy and Alford Streets.

The physical altercation caused the victim to fall to the ground and hit his head.

A man left the scene on foot, but was found a short time later.

The victim was transported to Kingaroy Hospital in a serious condition, and is currently enroute to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital via helicopter.

Investigations are continuing.

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