Pacific Fair stabbing: Manhunt underway after woman stabbed at Gold Coast shopping center

Police have launched an urgent search after a woman was stabbed at a major Gold Coast shopping center on Saturday morning.

Emergency services were called to Pacific Fair shopping center on the corner of Hooker Boulevard and Gold Coast Highway in Broadbeach, following reports of a serious assault.

At the scene they found a woman of about 20 years old, with two stab wounds.

She was taken to Robina Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

While investigations are ongoing, authorities say a man left the scene before police and ambulance arrived.

On Saturday afternoon, police shared photos of a man they believe could help with investigations; However, people were urged not to approach the man and instead contact police immediately upon a possible sighting.

Anyone who may have information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000).

Investigations are ongoing.