Police update 2: charges, Torquay assault investigation

Detectives investigating the alleged serious assault of a man at Torquay on September 5 have charged a man with grievous bodily harm.

He was denied police bail and is due to appear in the Hervey Bay Magistrates Court today.

A 45-year-old Torquay man was transported to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in a critical condition following the September 5 incident.

The 32-year-old Torquay man has also been charged with four offences for unrelated matters including serious assault of a person over 60, wilful damage, possess dangerous drugs and unlawful use of a motor vehicle.

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.

/Public Release. View in full here.