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Two Men Charged Over Alleged Targeted Gym Assault in Victoria Point, Victim Critical

Police allege a man known to the victim organised the assault.

Overview

  • The 27-year-old was attacked outside a Bunker Road fitness facility about 8pm Monday and remains in hospital with life-threatening head injuries.
  • Detectives executed a search warrant at a Redland Bay home on Wednesday, arresting a 22-year-old who was charged with acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm, common assault, and contravening an order to access electronic information.
  • The Redland Bay man appeared in Cleveland Magistrates Court on Thursday and was remanded in custody until September 18.
  • A 22-year-old from Victoria Point presented to police on Friday, was charged with acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm, and is due before Brisbane Magistrates Court on Saturday.
  • Police describe the attack as targeted and unprovoked, with inquiries continuing including digital-evidence lines.