A man was due in court today charged over the alleged assault of an 89-year-old man at a home in Lismore.

Officers attached to Richmond Police District were called to a home on Keen Street, Girrards Hill, about 12.45pm yesterday (Saturday 30 September 2023), and found the homeowner suffering critical head injuries.

He was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to Lismore Base Hospital for treatment of multiple fractures.

A 46-year-old man was arrested nearby and taken to Lismore Police Station where he has now been charged with, cause grievous bodily harm with intent, recklessly cause grievous bodily harm with intent, and being armed with intent to commit an indictable offence.

The man was refused bail to appear in Lismore Bail Court today (Sunday 1 October 2023).