A man has suffered significant injuries following an alleged assault in Northgate last night.
It will be alleged at around 7pm an 18-year-old man forced his way into a unit located on Allworth Street.
It is further alleged that he then assaulted the 71-year-old male resident, striking him multiple times to the head and body before fleeing to a nearby unit.
Police attended a short time later and arrested the 18-year-old man.
The 71-year-old man suffered serious head injuries and was transported to hospital in a critical condition.
An 18-year-old Caboolture man has been charged grievous bodily harm and enter dwelling with intent by break.
He is due to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court today (December 16).
Investigations are…