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Gold Coast crime: Man stabbed in the back during violent home invasion on the Gold Coast

A man has been stabbed during a violent home invasion on the Gold Coast, with police now hunting for witnesses.

A man was stabbed in the back yesterday
A man was stabbed in the back yesterday

POLICE are hunting for witnesses after a man was stabbed in the back during a violent robbery at a Gold Coast home yesterday.

Police will allege two men walked into an unlocked unit in Barton St at Southport about 3.20pm on Wednesday, demanding money.

A fight broke out with the 36-year-old occupant who was inside at the time.

He was stabbed in the back by one of the men.

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The pair then fled empty-handed, while the man was taken to hospital with non life-threatening injuries.

Police are searching for anyone who saw suspicious behaviour in the area around the time.

Anyone with information should contact Policelink on 131 444.

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