Man set to undergo surgery after being shot in the face with a bow and arrow in late night drug scuffle

  • A 30-year-old received a deep laceration after being shot by a compound bow
  • The fight occurred around 1am Sunday at the victim's Darling Heights home
  • A 36-year-old man will appear in the Toowoomba Magistrates Court on Monday
  • Police are expected to refuse any bail application from the offender

By AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATED PRESS and BROOKE ROLFE FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA

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A man is recovering after being shot in the face with an arrow during an altercation at Toowoomba, west of Brisbane.

Police said the man used a compound bow to shoot the 30-year-old victim at about 1am on Sunday, causing a deep laceration that required medical attention.

A 36-year-old man will appear in the Toowoomba Magistrates Court on Monday charged with acts intending to cause grievous bodily harm and 10 drugs charges.

A man, 30, is recovering after being shot in the face with an arrow during an altercation at Toowoomba, west of Brisbane about 1am on Sunday

A man, 30, is recovering after being shot in the face with an arrow during an altercation at Toowoomba, west of Brisbane about 1am on Sunday

A 36-year-old man will appear in the Toowoomba Magistrates Court (pictured) on Monday to face charges over the attack, as well as 10 drug charges 

A 36-year-old man will appear in the Toowoomba Magistrates Court (pictured) on Monday to face charges over the attack, as well as 10 drug charges 

The Darling Heights resident was hit with the arrow on the right side of his face during an argument with his attacker.

He will undergo surgery on his facial injuries on Tuesday.

The incident occurred at the home of the victim, where the offender allegedly found the weapon and shot it when the argument continued, according to Toowoomba Criminal Investigation Branch Acting Senior Sergeant Brian Collins.

The offender used a compound bow (stock picture used above) to shoot the 30-year-old victim, causing deep lacerations to his face

The offender used a compound bow (stock picture used above) to shoot the 30-year-old victim, causing deep lacerations to his face

The incident occurred at the home of the victim in Darling Heights where the offender allegedly found the weapon and shot it when the argument continued

The incident occurred at the home of the victim in Darling Heights where the offender allegedly found the weapon and shot it when the argument continued

Act. Snr Sgt Collins alleged the enemies were previously known to each other.

Police are expected to object to any bail application from the offender. 

It's understood detectives have recovered the weapon they believe was used in the attack.  

It's understood detectives have recovered the weapon they believe was used in the attack (understood to be similar to the one pictured)

It's understood detectives have recovered the weapon they believe was used in the attack (understood to be similar to the one pictured)

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