Attempted murder charge, Gordonvale

Detectives have charged a man following a serious assault in Gordonvale yesterday.

Around 2.30pm, police were called to a Norman Street address after two men allegedly became involved in a physical altercation.

One of the men was allegedly stabbed with a knife, causing serious injuries to his abdomen, face, neck and back.

A 23-year-old Gordonvale man was transported to the Cairns Base Hospital where he remains in a serious condition.

A 20-year-old Gordonvale man has been charged with attempted murder and is due to appear in the Cairns Magistrates Court today.

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