Man sustains serious head injury following altercation at Hope Island

Gold Coast detectives are investigating an altercation at a Hope Island licensed premises last night (September 24) that left a man hospitalised with a serious head injury, Queensland Police say.

Police will allege that around 6.45pm two men were involved in a verbal argument at the Gleneagles Drive business which escalated into a physical confrontation during which time one of the men was punched in the face.

A 56-year-old Hope Island man fell backwards striking his head on the ground. He was transported to the Gold Coast University Hospital in a serious condition.

Investigations are continuing.

Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously.

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