Update: Wounding at Palm Beach, QLD

A man has been charged after a girl sustained a serious stab wound at Palm Beach last night.

Just after 4pm, police were called to Nalla Court following reports of a physical altercation between four people.

During the altercation it will be alleged a 19-year-old man stabbed a 17-year-old girl in the chest.

She was transported to the Gold Coast University Hospital in a stable condition.

A 19-year-old Palm Beach man was arrested and later charged with acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm.

He is due to appear in Southport Magistrates Court today (February 4).

All four people are known to each other.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.

You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

Quote this reference number: QP1900239244

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