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July 10, 2025

Balling bashing victim in coma

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A man who was bashed unconscious by two teenagers in a Ballina street in the early hours of Friday morning is still in an induced coma in Gold Coast Hospital where he has undergone surgery for head injuries.

Two teens aged 15 and 16 were arrested after the attack.

Police are continuing to call for any witnesses or anyone with further information about the attack to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.


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