Wounding, Manoora

Police are investigating a wounding incident that occurred at Manoora this afternoon.

At about 1.40pm, a man entered a take-away food outlet on Reservoir Road and caused damaged to an EFTPOS terminal after ordering some food.

When the man left the store, a male staff member followed and challenged the man about the damage.

A physical altercation occurred during which the male staff member received a stab wound to his chest from a pair of scissors, a cut to his forehead, abrasions to his knee and a dislocated finger.

Police arrested a man at the scene who is currently assisting them with their inquiries.

The staff member was transported to Cairns Hospital for treatment of his injuries.

Investigations are ongoing.

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