Police have declared two crime scenes after a 14-year-old boy was stabbed during an alleged street disturbance in Runcorn overnight (December 30).
Officers were called to Kalanda Street just after 11.20pm and found numerous people gathered in the street.
Police provided first-aid to a 14-year-old boy who had sustained a stab wound to his abdomen.
Several police crews, along with the dog squad and the police helicopter gained control of the scene and established two crime scenes, one in the front yard of a house and the other in the street where the boy was found.
The 14-year-old was transported to hospital in the company of police, and at this time five people are in custody and assisting detectives with their enquiries.
Police do not believe there is an ongoing danger to the general public.
Officers are appealing to anyone who may have CCTV from the area, or who witnessed the disturbance, to contact them.
No further information is available at this time.
Investigations are continuing.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
