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Three people stabbed in Murwillumbah brawl

A MAN has died and two others are badly injured after a wild brawl involving up to 20 people armed with glass bottles and knives at Murwillumbah this afternoon. WATCH VIDEO OF THE CHAOTIC SCENES

A MAN is dead and two others are injured after a wild brawl between up to 20 people armed with glass bottles and knives in Murwillumbah this afternoon.

Emergency services rushed to Knox Park and nearby Prince St about 1pm to reports of a triple stabbing during a brawl in the far north NSW town.

They found a 46-year-old man with serious stab wounds to the torso, a 18-year-old man with a wound to the chest and a third man, 29, with wounds to his arm.

The 46-year-old was being rushed to the Gold Coast University Hospital when he went into cardiac arrest, forcing paramedics to perform CPR and take him to Tweed Hospital.

He died soon after. A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

Police at the scene of the Murwillumbah stabbing. Photo: Steve Holland
Police at the scene of the Murwillumbah stabbing. Photo: Steve Holland

The 18-year-old, believed to be his son, is in a critical condition at the Gold Coast University Hospital.

The third man, 29, was taken to Murwillumbah Hospital suffering minor injuries. He has since been released from hospital.

A 32-year-old man was arrested at the scene and taken to Tweed Heads Police station.

A video of the aftermath shows at least two men lying on the ground being attended to by others as paramedics arrive on scene.

“Get over here now, hurry up ... my husband can’t breathe ... get over here now,” a woman can be heard screaming on the video.

Chaotic scenes after several people were stabbed at Murwillumbah. Photo: Nine News
Chaotic scenes after several people were stabbed at Murwillumbah. Photo: Nine News

Witnesses say the disagreement started between the three wounded men and a man with tattoos on his face.

The three men chased the tattooed man down the street for a short distance before they were ambushed by him. He was wielding a large kitchen knife.

It will be alleged he stabbed all three in a frenzied attack.

Police scour the scene in Murwillumbah. Photo: Steve Holland
Police scour the scene in Murwillumbah. Photo: Steve Holland

A group of about 20 people reportedly ran in to defend the three men, brandishing bottles and poles.

Police take photos at the scene in Murwillumbah. Photo: Steve Holland
Police take photos at the scene in Murwillumbah. Photo: Steve Holland

There are unconfirmed reports local schools were put in lockdown.

A man has been taken into custody, but no formal charges have been laid.

Several locals witnessed the incident and police are conducting interviews.

Police check the drains around the Murwillumbah crime scene. Photo: Steve Holland
Police check the drains around the Murwillumbah crime scene. Photo: Steve Holland
Items left at the scene. Photo: Steve Holland
Items left at the scene. Photo: Steve Holland
Police cordon off the road at Murwillumbah following a stabbing. Photo: Jade Juleff
Police cordon off the road at Murwillumbah following a stabbing. Photo: Jade Juleff

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