Man charged over random attack on teen and woman who rushed to help

A man has been charged after allegedly leaving a man critically hurt on a suburban street before attacking the woman who called for help.

A man has been charged after allegedly leaving a man critically hurt on a suburban street before attacking the woman who called for help.

The 18-year-old man was found unconscious with serious head injuries by a walker on Christine Avenue in Varsity Lakes on the Gold Coast around 10.40pm yesterday.

Police say the 34-year-old alleged attacker was waiting nearby.

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The 18-year-old man was found unconscious with serious head injuries by a walker on Christine Avenue in Varsity Lakes on the Gold Coast around 10.40pm yesterday.

And when the 27-year-old woman, called emergency services, he attacked her as well.

He allegedly spat on officers as they arrested him.

The 18-year-old man was rushed to Gold Coast University Hospital in a critical condition, while the woman was also taken there with minor injuries.

The man, from Moggill in Brisbane, has been charged with grievous bodily harm, serious assault of a police officer, and common assault.

He is due to appear in Southport Magistrates' Court today.

Police are appealing for information.

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