Detectives are appealing for witnesses to the alleged attempted robbery of a man at Norman Park yesterday afternoon.
Around 5.10pm, it will be alleged a man entered a Hyundai sedan that was stopped at the intersection of Bennetts Road and Wynnum Road.
He then is alleged to have attempted to steal the car threatening the male driver and sole occupant.
The male owner of the vehicle was able to drive away and contact police. He was not physically injured.
Officers arrived a short time later and arrested the man after a brief struggle before he was taken to hospital.
A 40-year-old Balmoral man has been charged with attempted robbery and assault police.
He is expected to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court this morning.
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