A man has been charged following an assault and wilful damage incident at Main Beach on 19 April.

Around 1.40pm, a woman was walking in a car park on Seaworld Drive when it is alleged, she was approached by a man and struck to the face.

The 19-year-old female victim was transported to Gold Coast University Hospital for treatment.

At approximately 1.50pm, it will be further alleged that the same man caused damage to a BYD Atto 3 vehicle by jumping onto the bonnet.

Officers attended and located the man a short time later in a nearby car park, where he was taken into custody.

A 44-year-old Labrador man has been charged with one count each of assault occasioning bodily harm, wilful damage and contravene direction or requirement of a police officer.

He is due to reappear at Southport Magistrates Court on 1 June.

Investigations are continuing.

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