Man rushed to hospital after alleged acid attack in Banora Point, NSW
A man has been rushed to hospital after suffering acid burn injuries in an alleged domestic-violence incident in the NSW Northern Rivers on Thursday.
Emergency services were called to a Banora Point unit on Darlington Drive, near Tweed Heads, just after 9am, following reports of a domestic-violence incident.
The 59-year-old was found by NSW Police to be suffering 'serious injuries believed to be caused by an acid'.
He was treated at the scene by paramedics and subsequently flown to the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital in a serious condition.
A 35-year-old man was arrested at Minjungbal Drive, Tweed Heads.
He was charged with do grievous bodily harm by the use of corrosive fluid etc (DV).
Police allege he poured acid on the other man, who was known to him.
The accused has been refused bail and is due to appear before Tweed Heads Local Court on Friday.
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