About 11:45pm last night an altercation occurred in Wilmot Street, Burnie, in which a 62 year old man suffered extensive face and head injuries.

The man was taken to hospital and will be flown to Royal Hobart Hospital for ongoing treatment for his injuries.

Two men, aged 23 years and 28 years, have today been charged by police and will appear in court at a later date.

Investigations are continuing.

Burnie detectives are calling for anyone who witnessed this incident to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers Tasmania on 1800 333 000.