Mental health report to come on teen accused of stabbing

AN 18-year-old accused of stabbing another teenager early Saturday morning remains in Gladstone Police custody.

The 18-year-old is expected to face court today.

AN 18-year-old accused of stabbing another teenager early Saturday morning remains in Gladstone Police custody.

The Kin Kora man was charged with unlawful wounding after an incident unfolded at 2.15am outside Central Lane Hotel on Yarroon St.

The charges were mentioned in Gladstone Magistrates Court yesterday but the matter was postponed until today when a report on the teenager's mental health will be available.

Gladstone detective Senior Sergeant Tony Andersen said the teenager was found by police shortly after the incident.

He said the teenagers did not know each other.

The victim was assessed by Gladstone Hospital staff and was not admitted.

"We believe they may have had some sort of disagreement in the bar earlier ... and it may have led to this development later on," Sgt Andersen said.