Man in critical condition after multiple stabbings during brawl in Southport, Gold Coast

Matt Shrivell
The Nightly
Queensland police are investigating after two men were stabbed.
Queensland police are investigating after two men were stabbed. Credit: AAP

Two men were left with stab wounds after a brawl erupted on the Gold Coast on Thursday night.

Police are investigating a wounding incident in Southport after emergency crews were called to a Prince Street address around 9pm following reports of a disturbance involving a group of people.

Upon arrival, crews located a 27-year-old man with a wound to his back, and he was taken to hospital in a critical but stable condition.

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A second man aged 65 years old, was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries to his face.

It is understood three people left the scene in a vehicle, before police arrival.

A crime scene has been established and investigations are ongoing into the incident.

Police say there is no ongoing threat to public safety.

Anyone with information or vision that could assist investigations, is asked to report it to police.

In particular, officers are appealing to anyone who was travelling in the area, including along Southport Nerang Road around the time of the incident, to come forward.

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