Police in hunt for coward punchers

POLICE are continuing to search for two men after a random horror “coward punch” attack left a Gold Coast holiday-maker in hospital for Christmas with severe injuries.

The man punched the woman in the face with such force that she was left with a broken eye socket and knocked to the ground, while her friend made desperate attempts to help her – and as a result was also punched and kicked to the ground.

According to police, the two women – both visiting from the Northern Territory for the holiday season – were walking along Cavill Ave in Surfers Paradise about 11.30pm on December 23 when they were approached by two men.

Police were still searching for the two men on Sunday night. One of them is said to have made an inappropriate comment to the women before one woman responded, prompting a horror attack that left the holiday-maker in hospital with a serious injury to her face.

The incident has been likened by authorities to a coward punch, and described as “a very serious assault”.

Police currently have no suspects in relation to the incident and are appealing for any witnesses or anyone who saw two men acting suspiciously in the area around 11.30pm on December 23 to come forward.

One of the men was wearing a navy and black hooded jumper and black shorts, while the other was wearing a black jumper and jeans. There is no further description of the men.

Anyone with information should call Policelink on 131 444 or visit Crime Stoppers online.