Update: Murder charge, Mooloolaba

A 21-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of a 53-year-old Brisbane man on the Sunshine Coast yesterday.

Police will allege the man was seriously assaulted around 12.20am on The Esplanade, near Brisbane Road at Mooloolaba.

He was transported to Nambour Hospital for treatment, however passed away last night.

Detectives are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact Crime Stoppers.

A 21-year-old Caloundra man has been charged with one count of murder and will appear in the Maroochydore Magistrates Court tomorrow.

Investigations are continuing.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.