Man charged over attempted machete murder

A Brisbane man who allegedly used a machete to slash the face, arms and legs of a 24-year-old stranger has been charged with attempted murder.

The 37-year-old man allegedly fetched the knife from his home after a becoming involved in a fight with four other men in Burpengary, north of Brisbane, on early Sunday morning.

He is also charged with grievous bodily harm after he seriously wounded a 22-year-old man who came to the aid of his friend.

The injured men were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The alleged offender will face Caboolture Magistrates Court on Monday.