Attempted murder investigation in Southport, QLD

A 47-year-old man was transported to hospital with multiple stab wounds after he was attacked at a unit complex in Southport this evening, Queensland Police say.

Preliminary information indicates the man was assaulted when he answered the front door of a Worendo Street unit at around 5.30pm.

A man armed with a knife stabbed him several times in the torso and arm before fleeing on foot.

The man- who is described as Caucasian, approximately 180cms tall with a proportionate build, short black hair (crew cut) and facial tattoos, and dressed all in black- was last seen running in a southerly direction along Worendo Street.

The victim was transported to the Gold Coast University Hospital in a serious condition.

It is believed the men were known to each other.

Police investigations are continuing.

Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously.

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