Grievous bodily harm charge, Cooktown

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Police have charged a 24-year-old man following a wounding incident in Cooktown on Thursday morning, March 20.

Just after 4am, police were called to a Hope Street health centre following reports a 26-year-old man had presented with serious injuries.

It is alleged an altercation occurred between two men known to each other on the street outside.

The injured man was flown to Cairns Hospital in a serious but stable condition.

Police arrested a 24-year-old man at the Hope Street address.

He was charged with one count of grievous bodily harm domestic violence offence.

The man is due to appear in the Cooktown Magistrates Court on Monday, March 31.

Investigations are ongoing, anyone with information is asked to contact police.

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.

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

 

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