A man is in a critical condition after a serious assault occurred in Cairns overnight.
Initial investigations indicate around 10.40pm a verbal altercation occurred between two groups outside a licensed premise in Pier Road.
Police nearby responded after reports of a 32-year-old man was unconscious after being struck during a physical altercation.
The man has then fallen backwards and hit his head on the concrete ground.
He was knocked unconscious with police performing first aid until paramedics arrived.
The man was taken to Cairns Base Hospital with serious head injuries and remains in the Intensive Care Unit.
Two men, both 20, are assisting with inquiries.
Investigations are continuing.
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