The alleged attack left Emma Martin (pictured) with a fractured skull, broken ribs, a busted eye socket and a burst eardrum
A 36-year-old Gold Coast woman has allegedly been severely bashed by a man for smoking a cigarette in an underground car park.
Emma Martin, a disability pensioner, was in the carpark of her Southport apartment building with a female friend when the two women were approached by a fellow resident, Nine News reported.
The neighbour, identified by Nine News as Rewi Borell, argued that Ms Martin was not allowed to smoke within the area.
Disability pensioner Emma Martin (right) has spoken of the terrifying moment she was allegedly savagely beaten and kicked to the ground in her apartment car park
Ms Martin's friend Kylie Klievens filmed the alleged incident on her mobile phone.
In the shocking video, Ms Klievens can be heard saying, "come on, stop it" as her friend is pushed to the ground beside a parked car.
"What is your deal mate? F*ck off," Ms Martin says.
A man's voice responds, "You're not allowed to smoke down here mate. My baby's sick, she's got asthma."
Comment: If he was so concerned then an enclosed space with car exhaust fumes would be the last place he would want his child.
The footage also shows the man allegedly kick Ms Martin in the ribs while she is lying on the ground.
A newborn was metres away from the attack
A newborn baby was reportedly metres away during the alleged incident.
Ms Martin suffered a fractured skull, broken ribs and a burst eardrum in the alleged attack.
She spent several days in hospital.
Mr Borell is now being charged with assault occasioning bodily harm. He is due to face Southport Magistrate's Court next week.
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