Gold Coast police have charged a man following an incident where a man was thrown from a building at Stapylton on 9 August.
It will be alleged that around 1pm, three people attended a 52-year-old man's address, where they proceeded to throw the man from a first-floor veranda onto the ground below.
It will be further alleged the man was assaulted while on the ground, before the group fled in a Volkswagen van.
The 52-year-old man sustained serious spinal injuries requiring surgery.
Investigations indicated that members of the group had purchased a 2013 Nissan Pulsar from the victim three days prior and had attended the address demanding a refund.
Following further investigations, officers yesterday arrested a 40-year-old Lockrose man.
He has been charged with one count each of grievous bodily harm and assaults occasioning bodily harm whilst armed/in company.
He is due to reappear at Beenleigh Magistrates Court on 17 September.
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 or call 131 444.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
