BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 19 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release:

Detectives from the Caboolture Criminal Investigation Branch are continuing to appeal for public assistance to identify two people who may be able to assist with their investigations into the serious assault of a 70-year-old man in Elimbah on January 24.

Investigations indicate two men travelling north along Beerburrum Road in a light-coloured dual cab Toyota Hilux Ute have pulled over onto the side of the road around 6pm.

The pair have exited the vehicle and approached a 70-year-old man who was working at a roadside stall, before assaulting him until he was unconscious and leaving the scene in their car.

The man was transported to hospital wi...