Game of pool ends in attack

A MAN was stabbed in the chest five times after he and another hotel patron allegedly got into an argument over the rules of pool.

Police will allege the two men, who had not known each other, were at a Tugun pub on Thursday night, before the argument over the rules of pool broke out.

It will be further alleged a 30-year-old man pulled a knife and stabbed the 21-year-old in the chest five times, leaving him seriously injured. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

Queensland Police said the alleged attacker fled the scene after the violent incident.

“A man has been charged following an incident in Tugun last night during which a man was allegedly stabbed,” a statement read.

“About 6.30pm two men not known to each other were at a licensed premises on the corner of Tooloona St and Golden Four Drive.

“Police will allege both men were involved in a physical altercation resulting in the 30year-old man producing a knife and stabbing the other man multiple times in the chest and abdomen. He then left the scene.

“A 21-year-old man from Tugun was transported to Gold Coast University Hospital, where he remains in a serious condition.”

The Queensland Ambulance Service said they took the man to hospital in a serious condition.

Police said they charged the 30-year-old man after he handed himself in to local cops.

“Just before 8.30pm, the 30year-old man, also from Tugun, surrendered himself to police. He has been charged with one count of grievous bodily harm and will appear in Southport Magistrates Court on December 3.”