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A Brisbane teen has been hospitalised overnight with suspected head injuries after reportedly being held in a headlock and repeatedly punched at a cab rank.

The incident occurred in Fortitude Valley at the Ann St taxi rank at around 2am Thursday morning and involved two groups of men.

Police report the 19-teen-year-old victim was forcibly held in a headlock by one man and repeatedly punched in the head by a second man.

Only moments after the punch was thrown the victim fell backwards. Source: Supplied.

The victim was held in a headlock during the incident. Source: Supplied.

The accused a 21-year-old New Farm resident has been charged with assault occasioning bodily harm and faced Magistrates Court today where he was refused bail.

Police are searching for a second man involved in the assault who can be seen in the CCTV footage.

It is believed the victim, a 19-year-old Hamilton resident lost consciousness and was transported to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital for treatment.

The two men running away from the scene of the incident. Source: Supplied.

He has since been released from hospital.

Police investigations are continuing and they are appealing for member of the public who may have witnessed the incident to come forward with any information.

In the wake of recent violent incidents eight-year-old Sian Williams has released a message to those who commit 'coward punch' attacks issuing strong warnings against the senseless violence.