Surfers Paradise detectives are investigating an incident in which a man was stabbed last evening, (Thursday, September 27), Queensland Police say.
Preliminary information suggests a 36-year-old Western Australian man met up with five people, four males and one female, around 7pm on the Esplanade, Surfers Paradise.
The group walked through the Cavill Avenue Mall and down to Leonard Avenue. A verbal argument then ensured during which time the man received three stab wounds to his chest and abdomen.
The victim obtained assistance from members of the public in Watson Esplanade and emergency services were called.
The man was treated at the scene before being transported to hospital in a serious condition.
Police conducted patrols of the areas, including establishing cordons and utilising Polair however the group was not located.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has any information which could assist with this investigation is asked to contact police (details below).
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