A man arrested in relation to the alleged serious assault of a 50-year-old man in December last year has had his charges amended following the man’s death.
It will be alleged round 1.30am on December 19 a 50-year-old Kuluin man was located with serious head injuries on Main Road in Maroochydore.
Investigations indicated the man had allegedly been assaulted before falling backwards on a hard surface.
He was transported to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital where he passed away on December 22.
A 31-year-old Maroochydore man was initially charged with grievous bodily harm, possessing dangerous drugs and drug utensils.
Today the man’s charge of grievous bodily harm was amended to unlawful striking causing death.
He was bailed…
