Car seller thrown from balcony requires spinal surgery after Facebook Marketplace ambush in Queensland
A Facebook Marketplace seller has been thrown from his verandah and left needing spinal surgery.
The 52-year-old man sold his 2013 Nissan Pulsar on August 6, and a few days later was confronted by three people at his Stapylton home.
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The victim was allegedly thrown off the balcony, and beaten with a broken balustrade.
He suffered serious spinal injuries that require surgery, Queensland Police said.
The group then fled in a Volkswagen van.
A 40-year-old Lockrose man was arrested following police investigation.
He has been charged with with one count of grievous bodily harm, and one count of assaults occasioning bodily harm whilst armed/in company.
He is set to reappear at Beenleigh Magistrates Court on September 17.
Investigations are ongoing and anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Originally published on 7NEWS
