Police update 2: Serious assault at Cairns

A 32-year-old Bungalow man has died following an incident at Pier Road on Friday night.

On July 5, the man was taken to Cairns Base Hospital with serious head injuries following an alleged altercation outside a licensed premise around 10.40pm.

A 20-year-old Trinity Beach man who was previously charged with grievous bodily harm is due to appear in Cairns Magistrates Court tomorrow where the charges will be upgrade to unlawful striking causing death.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.

You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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