Update – Serious assault charges, Proserpine
A man has been charged after investigations into the alleged assault of a two people in Proserpine yesterday.
Around 10.30am police were called to a residence on Lurline Street following reports of a disturbance between two men.
Police will allege that the men became involved in a physical altercation resulting in a 66-year-old man and a 63-year-old woman being assaulted.
The 63-year-old woman received minor injuries to her leg and hands and the 66-year-old man suffered serious injuries. Both were taken to the Proserpine Hospital for treatment.
A 53-year-old Proserpine man has been charged with one count of each of serious assault of a person over 60 and grievous bodily harm. He is due to appear in the Proserpine Magistrates court today.
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