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Media Release

Man charged with assault, Surfers Paradise

Police have charged a man following the serious assault of a 20-year-old man in Surfers Paradise last night.

It is alleged around 11.30pm an altercation took place between two men at the intersection of Surfers Paradise Boulevard and Clifford Street. A man sustained a serious head injury after an alleged punch to the head.

The victim was transported to the Gold Coast Hospital with a life threatening head injury.

A 21-year-old man from Surfers Paradise has been charged with grievous bodily harm and is expected to face Southport Magistrates Court today.

Anyone with information which could assist police with their investigations should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.

Crime Stoppers is a charitable community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service.


Media and Public Affairs Branch
07 3015 2444
Last Updated: 21/10/2011