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Man charged over fatal one-punch jogging attack

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A man has been charged over a fatal one-punch attack at South Brisbane.

Timothy Lang, 48, had been walking along Melbourne Street near The Fox Hotel when he was punched in the head by a jogger about 10.15am on Saturday.

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It is understood the pair had exchanged words prior to the attack and were known to each other.

On Monday, Mr Lang died in Princess Alexandra Hospital from injuries sustained in the attack.

A 38-year-old man was taken into custody for questioning in relation to the attack on Tuesday evening.

Late Tuesday evening police charged the man with one count of intentional striking causing death.

Timothy Lang.
Timothy Lang. Photo: Facebook

He will appear in the Brisbane Magistrate's Court on Wednesday.

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