Armed robbery, wounding – Surfers Paradise
A 35-year-old man is assisting police with inquiries following an armed robbery and wounding incident in Surfers Paradise last night.
Just before 9.30pm a 23-year-old man was robbed of personal items at knifepoint on Cypress Avenue.
Two friends of the man chased the robber to Ferny Avenue however an altercation ensued which resulted in the duo receiving non-life-threatening cuts to their hands and arms, before the offender left the scene.
The man was later located at a hostel in Pine Avenue at Surfers Paradise and is currently assisting officers with the matter.
Investigations are continuing.
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