Assault, Nerang
Police are investigating an assault at a skate park in Nerang this afternoon.
At 4.40pm, police attended the Pacific Motorway park following reports a 49-year-old man, armed with knife, was involved in a disturbance with a group of youths.
Initial information suggests the man discarded the knife prior to the physical altercation occurring.
The man attempted to strike a 14-year-old boy, however the boy struck the man in the face which caused the man to fall to the ground and hit his head.
The boy left the scene.
The man was transported to Gold Coast University Hospital for treatment.
Police are encouraging anyone who was in the vicinity of the park and who saw or heard anything suspicious to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Investigations are continuing.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
