Elderly man, 84, dies after he was allegedly attacked during his morning walk in popular tourist town – as 27-year-old is taken into custody
- Man dead after alleged attack
- Another taken into custody
A man is dead and another is in custody following an alleged early morning assault in a Queensland holiday town.
Police say emergency crews were called to Hastings Street on the tourist strip at Noosa Heads after reports a man had been assaulted about 6am on Sunday.
He died at the scene a short time later.
Police say emergency crews were called to Hastings Street on the tourist strip after reports a man had been assaulted about 6am on Sunday
A man has since been taken into custody and is assisting detectives with their inquiries.
A crime scene has been declared and witnesses or anyone with information is being urged to contact investigators.
Police are expected to hold a media conference about the incident on Sunday afternoon.
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