Assault charges against a north Queensland teenager have been upgraded to murder after the alleged victim died following a two-month stay in hospital.
Police said the 17-year-old Townsville boy assaulted a 63-year-old man in Innisfail in April.
The man suffered serious head and facial injuries and was taken to hospital in critical condition.
Assault charges against a 17-year-old Townsville boy have been upgraded to murder after the alleged victim, a 63-year-old man, died following a two-month stay in hospital (stock image)
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He died on June 25, two months after the alleged assault.
The teen’s initial charge of causing grievous bodily harm was upgraded to murder.
The 17-year-old is due to appear at Innisfail Children’s Court at a later date.
Investigations into the incident continue.
