Police investigating an overnight incident in which a man sleeping on a bikeway in Brisbane was shot with an arrow are appealing for public assistance.

Preliminary information indicates that a 51-year-old man was sleeping near the Queen Street pylon, on the Bicentennial bikeway, Brisbane City, around 10.15pm last night when a male rode past him on a pushbike.

The male rode back several minutes later, and fired a single arrow into the man’s body, before riding off. The man was carrying a large duffle bag.

The victim walked up to a nearby convenience store and police were called. He underwent emergency surgery in the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, and is believed to be in a stable condition.

Police have released images of a man riding a pushbike on the bikeway. He is described as possibly Caucasian and aged in his 20s.

Anyone with any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.

For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or Policelink.qld.gov.au 24hrs a day.

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