Police are investigating after a man was assaulted and robbed at Broadbeach earlier this evening.
Preliminary information suggest around 7.30pm, an 18-year-old Upper Coomera man had been sitting on a stretch of beach near the intersection of Old Burleigh Road and Margaret Avenue when he was approached by a man.
They struck up a conversation before the man assaulted the 18-year-old, punching him in the head a number of times.
It is believed the man lost consciousness and awoke to find his mobile phone and shoes missing.
He was transported to the Gold Coast University hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening facial and head injuries.
Investigations are continuing.