Police have arrested and charged a man over the alleged serious assault of a couple in their 70s at Hollywell this morning, Queensland Police say.
Police will allege that around 7am a man broke into a Clematis Avenue residence and punched a 74-year-old woman several times before punching and kicking a 70-year-old man.
The man fled the home and was arrested by police at a nearby residence a short time later.
The couple were taken to the Gold Coast University Hospital for treatment of bruising and minor lacerations to their heads, faces and bodies.
A 43-year-old Hollywell man has been charged with two counts of serious assault of a person over 60 and enter dwelling with intent. He is due to appear in the Southport Magistrates Court tomorrow.
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously.
