Man Charged with GBH in Waterford West

Police have charged a man following the grievous bodily harm of a man at Waterford West yesterday afternoon, 10 March.

It will be alleged that around 4.20pm, a physical altercation occurred between a group of people in a carpark on Bourke Street.

It will be further alleged that during this altercation, a 29-year-old Marsden man punched a 48-year-old Waterford West man in the face, causing him to fall and hit his head on the bitumen ground.

The 48-year-old man sustained a serious head injury and was transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital in a critical condition, where he remains in an induced coma.

Police arrested the 29-year-old man at the scene.

A 29-year-old Marsden man has now been charged with one count of grievous bodily harm.

He is scheduled to appear at the Beenleigh Magistrates Court today, 11 March.

Investigations continue.

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

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