Detectives are appealing for public assistances after the assault of a man outside a unit complex in Surfers Paradise this afternoon.
Around 4.50pm, a 56-year-old man was outside the Watson Esplanade residence when he was approached from behind and unexpectedly assaulted by an unknown man.
The victim was hit several times in the face and head with a metal pole.
At which point the man fled on foot onto Leonard Avenue and continued northbound on Watson Esplanade.
The man is described as Caucasian, solid build, in his mid-40s, wearing an orange hi-vis hoodie, a black and red cap, and blue shorts.
The victim was taken to the Gold Coast University Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Anyone with information that could assist police with their investigations is urged to contact them.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
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