One-punch victim in Fortitude Valley argument dies

The man who has been in critical condition in hospital after he was punched, fell and hit his head on the ground one week ago in Fortitude Valley has died.

Police said Shannon Finemore, 37, and his friend were walking on Water Street when they began arguing with two unknown male occupants of a nearby apartment block just before 9pm on Tuesday, November 3.

The pair from the apartment went downstairs to confront the men on Trinity Street, with one armed with a crow bar.

The argument continued before a man from the apartment allegedly punched Mr Finemore, causing him to fall and hit his head on the ground.

He was taken to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in critical condition. Mr Finemore died in hospital on Monday.

Two men are facing charges in relation to the attack.