Detectives are investigating the serious assault of a 40-year-old man at Coolangatta early this morning.
Initial inquiries indicate that two men, unknown to each other, happened to leave a licensed premises located on Warner Street and Marine Parade around 2:25am.
The unknown man became involved in a short altercation with a group of people, before moving away from the scene and becoming involved in an altercation with the 40-year-old man.
The 40-year-old man was punched in the head and fell to the ground, hitting his head. Medical assistance was provided by the public before the man was transported to Gold Coast University Hospital where he remains in a critical condition.
Investigations continue.
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