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Vigil held for stabbing victim Jack Beasley after Surfers Paradise attack

Schoolmates and friends of a teen stabbed to death on the Gold Coast have gathered at the place he lost his life to remember him.

Devastated friends and family have held a vigil at the spot where their mate was stabbed.
Devastated friends and family have held a vigil at the spot where their mate was stabbed.

DOZENS of devastated teens shed tears and embraced one another as they gathered at the place their mate lost his life in Surfers Paradise on Friday night.

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A crowd, including a large number of teenagers held a vigil in Surfers Paradise where Jack Beasley was fatally stabbed.
A crowd, including a large number of teenagers held a vigil in Surfers Paradise where Jack Beasley was fatally stabbed.

Parkwood local Jack Beasley, 17, was out with friends when he was fatally stabbed in a fight on Surfers Paradise Blvd about 8pm.

On Saturday afternoon friends and family gathered outside the IGA supermarket to lay flowers, comfort one another and remember him.

Two friends hug during emotional scenes in Surfers Paradise.
Two friends hug during emotional scenes in Surfers Paradise.
Devastated friends and family remember their mate.
Devastated friends and family remember their mate.

TEEN STABBED TO DEATH ON GOLD COAST STREET

Jack’s friends cheered as they gathered for one last emotional photo together in memory of him.

Police continue their search for three men they believe may provide much-needed answers to the stabbing, which also left another 17-year-old recovering in Gold Coast University Hospital.

Originally published as Vigil held for stabbing victim Jack Beasley after Surfers Paradise attack

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