Police are seeking further assistance in relation to an incident at South Townsville on Saturday, 23 May.
At 11.18pm, police were called to Palmer Street following reports of a disturbance.
Officers attended the scene and took a 51-year-old Wulguru man into custody.
A 72-year-old woman sustained serious but non-life-threatening head injuries and was transported to Townsville University Hospital.
The man has since been charged with one count each of affray in a public place while adversely affected by an intoxicating substance, possession of a knife in a public place, and two counts of obstructing a police officer.
He is expected to appear at the Townsville Magistrates Court on 12 June.
Detectives from the Townsville Criminal Investigation Branch believe the woman may have been assisted by a member of the public and are appealing for this person to contact police to assist with further investigations.
Investigations are ongoing.
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.
