Police have said three men left a licensed premise at Terrigal in a Toyota Corolla around 9.30pm on Friday, October 18

It is alleged the car stopped at 11pm on Carrack Road in Kincumber where one man dragged another man from the vehicle and proceeded to punch and kick him a number of times to the head.

The man was dragged back into the car and driven to Doyle Road at Macmasters Beach, where he was allegedly left in bushland.

Around 11am on Saturday, October 19, a 36-year-old man was found by a passer-by, unconscious and suffering serious injuries.

Officers attached to Brisbane Water Police District attended and established two crime scenes.

The 36-year-old was taken to Gosford Hospital to be treated for a fracture to the mandible and possible brain damage.

Following inquiries, on Thursday, October 24, a 22-year-old man was arrested in Terrigal and charged with causing grievous bodily harm to a person with intent and take/detain a person in company with intent to obtain advantage.

He was refused bail to appear at Gosford Local Court on Friday, December 20.

On Sunday, a 27-year-old man was arrested at Gosford Police Station and was also charged with causing grievous bodily harm to person with intent and take/detain person in company with intent to obtain advantage.

He was refused bail to appear at Gosford Local Court on Monday

Police have urged anyone with information about this incident to contact CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000 or via their online reporting page.

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