Grievous Bodily Harm Charges At Mackay

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

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

The man sustained serious head injuries and was transported to Mackay Base Hospital before being flown to Townsville for treatment.

A 26-year-old Benholme man was taken into police custody at an address in North Mackay on Thursday, October 3.

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 yesterday, 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.

Investigators would like to thank the community for their assistance, and appeal to anyone with further information to come forward.

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 or call 131 444.

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

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