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Man reportedly attacked with axe outside Tweed Heads shopping centre

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A man in his 20s is believed to have received injuries to his face.
A man in his 20s is believed to have received injuries to his face. Credit: Getty Images

A manhunt is underway after a man was reportedly attacked with an axe at a NSW shopping centre.

Emergency services rushed to the Tweed City Shopping Centre on Minjungbal Drive at around 3.30pm on Thursday after reports a 25-year-old man had received injuries to his face.

He has since been taken to Gold Coast University Hospital where he is in a stable condition.

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A weapon has reportedly been seized by police, which will be subject to forensic testing.

Anyone with information on the attack should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

With 7NEWS.com.au

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