Two men have been charged in relation to the alleged stabbing of a 37-year-old man at Surfers Paradise last night (July 29).
Just after 10pm on the Esplanade near Cavill Avenue, the 37-year-old Ballina man was allegedly approached by two men, aged 29 and 36.
It is alleged an altercation has occurred, and the 37-year-old was stabbed with a knife.
He suffered a wound to his side and cuts to his neck.
Police patrolling the Surfers Paradise Safe Night Precinct attended and provided first aid, before the man was transported in a serious but stable condition to the Gold Coast University Hospital.
The 29-year-old and 36-year-old men were located nearby and taken into custody.
It is alleged they were not known to the 37-year-old man.
The 36-year-old Riverview man has been charged with assault occasioning bodily harm whilst armed/in company, wounding, possessing a knife in public and possessing dangerous drugs.
He is expected to appear before Southport Magistrates Court today (July 30).
The 29-year-old Macleay Island man has been charged with possessing a knife in public, public nuisance and possessing drug utensils.
He is expected to appear before Southport Magistrates Court on August 12.
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