A disturbing incident unfolded in the Australian beach resort of Noosa, as a 25-year-old British backpacker was reportedly stabbed in the back by a teenager. According to local media reports, police responded to the scene on Queensland’s coast in the early hours of Sunday.

The altercation is believed to have occurred around 04.00 on Hastings Street following an argument. Queensland Police stated that the 15-year-old attacker initially left the scene, but soon returned armed with a knife and a bottle. He then proceeded to stab the victim in the back and wrist.

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