Detectives are investigating the serious assault of a man that occurred last night in Bushland Beach.
Initial investigations indicate about 11pm, a 23-year-old Aitkenvale man was at a licensed premises on Livistonia Drive where a physical altercation with a group occurred.
After the altercation the victim was approached from behind and struck in the back of the head by someone from the group causing him to fall backwards.
Upon his fall the 23-year-old man has hit his head on the ground and has lost consciousness.
He was taken to Townsville Hospital where he is now recovering in a stable condition with head injuries.
Detectives are appealing to any members of the public who may have witnessed the incident or who have information that may assist with the investigation to contact police.
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