BY IAN CROUCH

A man remains in a critical condition in hospital after a brutal bashing at Hamilton South.

Emergency services were called to a unit in Fowler Street yesterday morning where they found the 59-year-old with serious head injuries.

Police arrested a 36-year-old man at the unit block – he’s due to face Newcastle Local Court today charged with grievous bodily harm with intent and destroy or damage property.

It’s understood the men were neighbours at the unit complex.

Police are yet to disclose a motive for the alleged attack.