Bashing victim remains unstable
THERE is no update in the condition of a 42-year-old man left fighting for his life after a severe bashing in Tweed Heads on the weekend.
About 11am on Sunday, a man driving a blue Holden Commodore dropped the victim at Tweed Hospital - he was unconscious and had sustained serious head injuries.
The man was treated at the hospital but was later transferred to Gold Coast Hospital where his condition yesterday was listed as critical and unstable.
Detectives from Tweed are keen to interview anyone who witnessed the bashing incident which occurred in a house in Dry Dock Rd, Tweed Heads on Sunday morning.
Some witnesses have told police that the victim allegedly was punched in the head on numerous occasions before falling to the ground after which the perpetrator stomped on his head.
Police arrested a 36-year-old man on Sunday and charged him with grievous bodily harm with intent and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
Detectives are keen to hear from anyone who was in the vicinity of the house on Dry Dock Rd and heard or saw the assault.
Anyone with information that could assist police with their inquiries should contact Tweed Heads Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.