Man sustains serious head wounds following alleged hammer attack

A man is being treated in hospital after allegedly being hit in the head with a hammer multiple times outside a home west of Ipswich this morning.

Police were called to the Tarampa home at 3am today after a fight broke out between two next-door neighbours.

The alleged victim arrived at Dena Gill's home where he claims he was threatened with a firearm.

Police claims Gill then allegedly proceeded to hit his neighbour in the head with a hammer multiple times. 

The alleged victim then ran back to his home for help.

He was rushed to the Princess Alexandra Hospital and treated for a fractured skull.

Mr Gill will appear in court tomorrow. 

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