Sleeping man brutally bashed in Qld

A Queensland man is facing an attempted murder charge after allegedly bashing a sleeping victim with a blunt object in Gympie.

The victim, 59, called police on Monday, telling them he'd been bashed as he slept at his home.

A man, also 59, from Toowoomba, was later arrested on the Sunshine Coast.

He's been charged with attempted murder, acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm and entering a dwelling with intent. He will face the Maroochydore Magistrates Court later on Wednesday.