Serious assault, Mooloolaba

Sunshine Coast detectives are investigating the serious assault of a man at Mooloolaba early this morning.

Around 12.20am on The Esplanade, near Brisbane Road, a 53-year-old man was seriously assaulted.

He was transported to Nambour Hospital for treatment and remains in a serious condition.

Police are reviewing CCTV footage in the vicinity and other venue areas nearby and are requesting anyone who may have been in the area at the time and witnessed the incident to come forward to assist police with their investigations.

Police would also like to speak to three men who were in the vicinity of the incident when it occurred.

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.

For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or www.Policelink.qld.gov.au 24hrs a day.

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