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Pair charged over alleged “serious” assault

October 7, 2024 9:20 am in by

Police have charged two people following an alleged grievous bodily harm incident in Mackay on October 3.

It is alleged at around 7.45pm, the duo assaulted a 30-year-old Sarina man on a fishing vessel near Victoria Street.

The man suffered serious head injuries and was flown to Townsville for treatment.

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A 26-year-old Benholme man was arrested at an address in North Mackay the following day.

He has been charged with one count each of grievous bodily harm, possess dangerous drugs, and unlawful use of motor vehicle.

He was remanded in custody and is due to reappear at Mackay Magistrates Court on January 13, 2025.

Following extensive investigations, detectives from Mackay Criminal Investigation Branch arrested a 26-year-old Blacks Beach man Saturday, October 5.

He has been charged with one count of grievous bodily harm and is due to appear at Mackay Magistrates Court on October 8.

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