Man, 32, charged with murder after 50-year-old man who died after one-punch attack in a KFC car park dies in hospital
- Man, 50, knocked unconscious at a KFC in Brisbane on Wednesday night
- He died from head injuries in Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital
- He was allegedly punched by a 32-year-old during a fight in Morayfield KFC
- Conrad Joseph Carter has been charged with murder
A man charged with assault following a one-punch attack in the car park of a KFC in Queensland has had his charge upgraded to murder.
Police allege Conrad Joseph Carter fatally punched Wayne Tolme, 50, in the car park of the fast food restaurant in Morayfield, north of Brisbane, about 7.30pm on Thursday.
Mr Tolme died in Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital yesterday afternoon.
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A 50-year-old man died after he was allegedly punched and knocked unconscious at a KFC north of Brisbane on Wednesday night
Carter, 32, was previously charged with grievous bodily harm, but his charge has been upgraded to murder.
He was remanded in custody when he briefly appeared in the Caboolture Magistrates Court yesterday, but will appear again today.
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It is alleged that Carter knocked the victim to the ground with one punch and further attacked him while he was unconscious.
Mr Tolme was rushed to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital with critical head injuries before dying on Thursday afternoon, the Courier Mail reported.
He went into cardiac arrest and paramedics had to perform extensive CPR to revive him.
It is alleged Mr Tolme had been abusing members of the public prior to the assault.
Anyone with information is being urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000
Police have charged a 32-year-old man with grievous bodily harm after he allegedly punched the victim
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