Serious assault charge, Berserker

Detectives have charged a man after an incident in Berserker overnight.

Police were called to an Armstrong Street address just after 9pm in response to reports of a disturbance.

It is alleged the man pushed a 63-year-old Berserker woman, who fell and suffered serious head injuries.

She was taken to Rockhampton Hospital in a serious condition.

The 42-year-old Berserker man has been charged with serious assault of a person over 60 (domestic violence).

He is due to appear in the Rockhampton Magistrates Court today (March 17).

The man and woman are known to each other.

Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact police.

Investigations are continuing.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.

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

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