Unlawful wounding investigation at Palm Island

A man is in a critical condition following an alleged stabbing in Palm Island this afternoon.

At approximately 2.40pm, police were called to a medical facility on Palm Island following reports that a man had presented with a stab wound.

The 27-year-old was airlifted to Townsville Hospital where he is undergoing surgery for a single knife wound. The man remains in a critical but stable condition.

Police are investigating the circumstances leading up to the incident.

Anyone with information is being urged to contact police.

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.

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