Police investigate serious assault at Pialba

Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault of a 50-year-old Dundowran Beach man at a Pialba tavern overnight.

A disturbance broke out in the car park of the Boat Harbour Drive business at 10.30, where the 50-year-old man was kicked in the head by another man, causing him to fall and hit his head on the pavement.

The other man fled on foot.

The 50-year-old was transported to the Hervey Bay Hospital for treatment in a critical condition.

Police established a crime scene and investigators would like to speak with the other man involved, or anyone with information regarding his identity.

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.

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

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