Man fighting for life after stabbing in Surfers Paradise

A man is fighting for life and another has been arrested after a stabbing in the heart of Surfers Paradise, while detectives have released images of people wanted for questioning.

A man is arrested by police after a stabbing at Surfers Paradise that has left one man fighting for life. Picture: Greg Stolz

Two men have been rushed to hospital, one with life-threatening injuries, and a third man has been arrested after a stabbing in Surfers Paradise.

Police and paramedics were called to the corner of Remembrance Dr and Markwell Ave in Surfers Paradise just after 6.15am on Saturday where they found the men.

The incident occurred near the corner of Remembrance Drive and Markwell Avenue. Picture: Greg Stolz

A Queensland Ambulance Service spokeswoman said one man in his 20s was taken to Gold Coast University Hospital in a critical condition with life-threatening wounds to his abdomen and back.

The other man was transported to hospital in a stable condition with injuries to the lower part of his body.

Witnesses said the incident appeared to involved young men of African descent.

One person said they heard what sounded like gunshots as the drama unfolded.

“There were people running - I heard someone say ‘get off the streets’,” one man who lives in a highrise opposite the stabbing scene said.

“I heard a banging noise that sounded not quite as loud as a gun, but it could have been a projectile.”

The man arrested was taken into custody at Q1 and taken to the Southport watch-house.

Witnesses at the scene said they saw several men on the ground being detained by police.

Police established three crime scenes, including one on the Gold Coast Highway where a bloodied ambulance blanket could be seen.

A Queensland Police Service spokeswoman said the incident was initially reported as a shooting, but no guns were involved.

A bloody cloth at the scene of the incident. Picture: Greg Stolz

A police spokeswoman said officers were attempting to locate the people involved.

“There is no threat to public safety at this time,” she said.

“Police are appealing to anyone with information, including CCTV and dashcam vision, to please come forward.”

Detectives have since released images of two people they want to question in connection with the stabbings, and are appealing to anyone who recognises them to immediately come forward.

“Police have spoken to multiple people at the scene, however, no charges in relation to the wounding incident have been laid,” a spokeswoman said.

Detectives have since released images of two people they want to question in connection with the stabbings, and are appealing to anyone who recognises them to immediately come forward.

Both victims were from Toowoomba, with one still in a serious but stable condition.

Both were transported to the Gold Coast University Hospital for treatment, where one remains in a serious but stable condition.

“Witnesses or anyone with relevant information are urged to contact police,” the spokeswoman said.

“Investigations are continuing.”

Originally published as Man fighting for life after stabbing in Surfers Paradise