Detectives investigating an alleged assault at Palm Island last Sunday have charged two men with grievous bodily harm, Queensland Police say.
Around 8.20pm, a number of people were socialising at a Jacob Street residence when a 20-year-old Palm Island man was allegedly assaulted by a group of men.
The man received serious injuries and was transported to a Townsville hospital for treatment.
A 26-year-old man and a 19-year-old man both from Palm Island have each been charged with one count of grievous bodily harm.
The 26-year-old man appeared in Townsville Magistrate Court today.
The 19-year-old man will appear in Townsville Magistrate Court on March 22.
Investigations are continuing.
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