A man has been charged after allegedly striking another man in the head with an axe during an early-morning altercation in Brisbane's northern suburbs.
Emergency services were called to Fifth Avenue in Sandgate just before 1am on Saturday following reports of a dispute between two neighbouring properties.
Police allege a 61-year-old man struck a 22-year-old man with an axe, leaving the younger man with a large laceration to his head.
The victim was rushed to The Prince Charles Hospital for treatment, where he remains in a stable condition.
The older man was arrested at the scene and has been charged with acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm.
He is expected to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on Saturday.
Police have not released further details about the nature of the dispute that led to the alleged attack.
The incident has shocked residents of the quiet suburban street, with many expressing concern over the level of violence involved.
Investigations are ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
