Wounding, Pimpama
Police are investigating an incident in which a man was wounded at Pimpama tonight.
Around 7pm three men armed with knives attended a Wharf Street address where they attempted to force entry before being confronted by a male occupant.
The occupant then became involved in a physical altercation with the three men.
A second male occupant from the residence also became involved in the struggle at which point one of the three men produced a machete causing both occupants to retreat. The three men then ran off.
The first occupant, a 51-year-old man, received three stab wounds to his upper body and facial injuries and was taken to the Gold Coast University Hospital for treatment. The injuries are believed to be non-life threatening.
The second male occupant, a 30-year-old man, was not physically injured.
Two other occupants present in the home at the time, a man and a woman, were also not physically injured.
The first man is described as Caucasian, 170cm tall, aged in his 40s, of solid build and was wearing a red hooded jumper.
The second man is described as Caucasian, 180cm tall, also aged in his 40s, of thin build and was wearing a grey hooded jumper.
The third man is also described as Caucasian, 170cm tall, aged in his 20s, of slim build and was wearing a blue hooded jumper.
At this time it is believed the men are known to each other.
Investigations are continuing.
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